USS Essex (CVS-9) Transforms: From Jet Power to Anti-Submarine Warfare β A 1960 Naval Evolution at Brooklyn Navy Yard
In March 1960, the USS Essex (CVS-9), a renowned aircraft carrier, entered dry dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for a significant transformation. Originally launched in 1942 as a conventional fleet carrier, the Essex had… USS Essex (CVS-9) Transforms: From Jet Power to Anti-Submarine Warfare β A 1960 Naval Evolution at Brooklyn Navy Yard