Have you ever wondered how many carriers were in commission in the US Navy during WWII? Here is your answer! Please enjoy this surfacelevel overview of each carrier class the US Navy had during WWII.

Disclaimer!! The info sheets for each class are as accurate as I could make them. The full load tonnages, crew and aircraft carried may have slightly varied.

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Time Stamps:
Lexingtonclass fleet carrier 00:55
Ranger fleet carrier 01:43
Yorktownclass fleet carrier 02:45
Wasp fleet carrier 04:20
Essexclass fleet carrier 05:31
Independenceclass light carrier 07:51
Long Islandclass escort carrier 09:46
Chargerclass escort carrier 11:02
Bogueclass escort carrier 11:41
Sangamonclass escort carrier 12:53
Casablancaclass escort carrier 14:23
Commencement Bayclass escort carrier 15:49
Miscellaneous/training carriers 16:26
Charts & Conclusion 17:14

Books used to confirm information:
US Navy Aircraft Carriers 192245: Prewar Classes By Mark Stille
US Navy Aircraft Carriers 194245: WWIIIBuilt Classes By Mark Stille
US Navy Escort Carriers 194245 By Mark Stille