To commemorate the carrier (CV-2) lost earlier in the war, The new Essex class carrier which was going to be called USS Cabot was renamed USS Lexington (CV-16). Built at Bethlehem, Quincy and laid down on the 15th september 1941, and launched 26th september 1942 finally commissioned into the us navy on 17th February 1943. In December 1943 her steering gear was damaged by a Arial torpedo, she managed to get back to Puget Sound navy Yard for repairs. Returning to action in March 1944. Took...
