Yes and No.
USS Hornet, CV-8, did sink at the Battle of Santa Cruz.
USS Hornet, CV-12, was renamed in honor of the sunk CV-8 and still exists. She is a museum ship in Alameda, CA
USS Hornet served only in the second world war. The CV-8 and the CV-12.
Around 300, some were because of ship accidents and some were when the ship was actually at battle. It is actually said to be haunted.
The USN permanently lost: 1. Battleships USS Arizona, USS Utah, and USS Oklahoma. 2. Aircraft Carriers USS Lexington (at Coral Sea); USS Yorktown (at Midway); USS Hornet (at Santa Cruz Islands); USS Wasp (at Guadalcanal). 3. LIGHT Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton. 4. Six CVE's, Escort Carriers aka "Jeep Carriers."
a war the intrepid fought was World War II
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USS Hornet served only in the second world war. The CV-8 and the CV-12.
To name a few: USS Bismarck Sea USS Lexington USS Yorktown USS Hornet USS Wasp USS Princeton USS Gambier Bay USS St. Lo USS Liscome Bay
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Around 300, some were because of ship accidents and some were when the ship was actually at battle. It is actually said to be haunted.
In 1942, the United States had a total of 7 aircraft carriers in service. This included the USS Langley, USS Enterprise, USS Yorktown, USS Hornet, and several others. The fleet played a crucial role in naval operations during World War II, particularly in the Pacific Theater. The number of carriers would increase significantly as the war progressed.
The USN permanently lost: 1. Battleships USS Arizona, USS Utah, and USS Oklahoma. 2. Aircraft Carriers USS Lexington (at Coral Sea); USS Yorktown (at Midway); USS Hornet (at Santa Cruz Islands); USS Wasp (at Guadalcanal). 3. LIGHT Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton. 4. Six CVE's, Escort Carriers aka "Jeep Carriers."
The ghost story of the USS Hornet began to emerge after the aircraft carrier was decommissioned in 1970 and became a museum ship in 1998. Reports of paranormal activity, including sightings of apparitions and unexplained noises, contributed to its haunted reputation. Visitors and staff have shared experiences that have fueled interest in the Hornet's ghost stories, particularly concerning the ship's history during World War II and the Vietnam War. The combination of its storied past and the eerie atmosphere has made it a focal point for ghost enthusiasts.
The commander of the Pacific Fleet was Admiral Chester Nimitz. Task Force 17 (USS Yorktown) was led by Adm. Jack Fletcher. Task Force 16 (USS Enterprise and USS Hornet) was led by Adm. Raymond Spruance, who was selected by Adm. Wm. F. Halsey because the latter's illness.
One Japanese I-Boat (Submarine) managed to sink one fleet aircraft carrier (USS Wasp), damage one new battleship (USS North Carolina), and damage a destroyer which later sank (USS O'Brian) from ONE TORPEDO SALVO.
The USS Missouri, a US battleship from the war.
5. The USS Atik, the USS Asterion, the USS Big Horn, The USS Captor, and the USS Irene Forstyle.
USS Arizona, USS Utah, and USS Oklahoma are still on the bottom. However, the battleships USS Pennsylvania, USS New York, USS Nevada, and USS Arkansas are also on the bottom...sunk as targets after the war.