Mount Pleasant in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
USS Yorktown (CV-10) Aircraft Carrier
Photographed By Pete Skillman, June 26, 2023
1. USS Yorktown (CV-10) Aircraft Carrier Marker
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USS Yorktown (CV-10) Aircraft Carrier. . The “Fighting Lady” of World War II. 27,100 tons when commissioned in 1943 , - 41,000 when decommissioned in 1970. Named for the carrier Yorktown (CV-5) lost at the Battle of Midway. Flagship of Task Force 58. Help sink the Yamato. Recovered the Apollo 8 lunar spacecraft. Seen near the bow and the crane are single-mounted 5-inch guns. During World War II two twin mounts of 5-inchers were located on each side of the “island” superstructure; as depicted in the silhouette:, Not only were most of the guns removed with the coming of missiles, but the open bow was enclosed as a “hurricane” bow to protect the forecastle (fo’c’sle) during heavy seas., The Yorktown still retains her 1960's silhouette.
The “Fighting Lady” of World War II. 27,100 tons when commissioned in 1943 —- 41,000 when decommissioned in 1970. Named for the carrier Yorktown (CV-5) lost at the Battle of Midway. Flagship of Task Force 58. Help sink the Yamato. Recovered the Apollo 8 lunar spacecraft. Seen near the bow and the crane are single-mounted 5-inch guns. During World War II two twin mounts of 5-inchers were located on each side of the “island” superstructure; as depicted in the silhouette:
Not only were most of the guns removed with the coming of missiles, but the open bow was enclosed as a “hurricane” bow to protect the forecastle (fo’c’sle) during heavy seas.
The Yorktown still retains her 1960's silhouette.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 32° 47.42′ N, 79° 54.407′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker can be reached from Patriots Point Road, one mile west of Coleman Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant SC 29464, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
