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USS Prince William

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Two escort aircraft carriers of the United States Navy have been named USS Prince William, after Prince William Sound in Alaska.

  • The first Prince William (CVE-19) was transferred to the Royal Navy in 1943 and served as HMS Striker until 1946.
  • The second Prince William (CVE-31) was engaged in transport and training duties from commissioning in 1943 to decommissioning in 1946.

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    USS Prince William Wikipedia
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