USS Lexington (CV/CVA/CVS/CVT/AVT-16) is an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy.

The USS LEXINGTON, CV-16, is a World War II-vintage Essex Class aircraft carrier that's been turned into a museum, delighting visitors of all ages.

Originally designed as a Lexington-class battlecruiser, she was converted into one of the Navy's first aircraft carriers during construction to comply with the terms of the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922, which essentially terminated all new battleship and battlecruiser construction.

The USS LEXINGTON, CV-16, is a World War II-vintage Essex Class aircraft carrier. Commissioned in 1943, she set more records than any other Essex Class carrier in the history of naval aviation.The ship was the oldest working carrier in the United States Navy when decommissioned in 1991.

The Lexington-class aircraft carriers were a pair of aircraft carriers built for the United States Navy (USN) during the 1920s, the USS Lexington (CV-2) and USS Saratoga (CV-3).

2017年8月22日 · Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, the aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-16) participated in almost every major World War II naval campaign in the Pacific from 1943 to 1945. The ship was a highly decorated warship, receiving numerous citations acknowledging her exemplary service.

The USS Lexington arrived at Corpus Christi beach in 1992 as a result of active fundraising, strong community support, and the world’s oldest aircraft carrier has since served as a naval aviation museum, educational facility, and popular area tourist attraction.

USS LEXINGTON CV 16 ASSOCIATION. Nicknamed "The Blue Ghost", is an Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy. Originally intended to be named Cabot, word arrived during construction that the USS Lexington (CV-2) had been lost in the Battle of the Coral Sea.

2024年11月1日 · The USS Lexington Museum & National Historic Landmark is a must-see aircraft carrier in Corpus Christi, Texas. Onboard experiences include everything from vintage planes to a flight simulator to a 3D theater.

2020年1月2日 · USS Lexington (CV-16) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier that entered service with the US Navy during World War II. Named in honor of USS Lexington (CV-2) which had been lost at the Battle of the Coral Sea, Lexington saw extensive service in the Pacific during the conflict and served as Vice Admiral Marc Mitscher's flagship.