USS Altamaha

USS Altamaha

Two ships of the United States Navy have been named "Altamaha", after the Altamaha River of Georgia.

* The USS|Altamaha|CVE-6, was transferred to the Royal Navy upon completion in 1942, becoming the HMS "Battler".

* The USS|Altamaha|CVE-18, served in the Pacific War from 1942 to 1945.

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*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/a7/altamaha-i.htm


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