USS Prince William

USS Prince William

Two escort aircraft carriers of the United States Navy have been named USS "Prince William", after Prince William Sound in Alaska.

* The first "Prince William" (CVE-19) was transferred to the Royal Navy in 1943 and served as HMS "Striker" until 1946.
* The second "Prince William" (CVE-31) was engaged in transport and training duties from commissioning in 1943 to decommissioning in 1946.


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