| USS Ranger - Trial Run, May 1, 1934
The USS Ranger, CV-4, is the first US Naval vessel designed and constructed as an aircraft carrier. Authorized February 13, 1929, her keel was laid September 26, 1931 by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Virginia. She was launched February 25, 1933, and commissioned June 4, 1934.
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The daily diary entries from Ruth Catherine McKenzie McCoy. Her daughter, author Fran Baker, has included photos, historic notes and "old-time" recipes following the entries. Readers are welcome to comment.
Showing posts with label USS Ranger (CV-4). Show all posts
Showing posts with label USS Ranger (CV-4). Show all posts
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 1934
Walked to school and home with Ruth Ray and Pauline. We played ball this evening.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Saturday, February 25, 1933
I didn't do much today, Played a little bit with Betty and Baby Doll and with Joyce.
| The USS Ranger (CV-4), the U.S. Navy's first aircraft carrier was launched February 25, 1933, and commissioned June 4, 1934. |
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