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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:starship
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:USS_Gambier_Bay
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:F4_F_Wildcat
gptkb:TBF_Avenger
gptkb:F6_F_Hellcat
28 aircraft
S B2 C Helldiver
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gptkbp:armament
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24 × 20 mm guns
12 × 40 mm guns
4 × 5 in (127 mm) guns
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gptkbp:commissioned
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gptkb:World_War_II
1943
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:Newport_News_Shipbuilding
gptkb:Kaiser_Shipyards
gptkb:Western_Pipe_and_Steel_Company
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gptkbp:crew
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approximately 850 personnel
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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1946
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gptkbp:deployment
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gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_Operations
gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater_of_Operations
Atlantic Theater of Operations
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:displacement
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15,000 long tons (15,200 t)
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gptkbp:fate
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scrapped
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gptkbp:features
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lightweight construction
modular design
flush-deck design
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gptkbp:frequency
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1943–1946
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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influenced post-war naval aviation design
first class of escort carriers built in large numbers
contributed to anti-submarine warfare efforts
provided air cover for amphibious operations
supported fleet operations during World War II
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Casablanca-class escort carrier
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gptkbp:length
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512 ft (156 m)
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gptkbp:notable_ships
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gptkb:USS_Bogue_(CVE-9)
USS Casablanca (CVE-55)
USS San Diego (CVE-70)
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gptkbp:number_built
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50
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:Brazilian_Navy
gptkb:French_Navy
gptkb:starship
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,200 nautical miles (2,200 km; 1,400 mi) at 15 knots
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gptkbp:role
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anti-submarine warfare
air support
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gptkbp:speed
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19 knots (35 km/h; 22 mph)
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Commencement_Bay-class_escort_carrier
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