USS Crown Point

Last updated September 15, 2021

Multiple United States Navy ships have been named USS Crown Point, for the Battle of Crown Point, but all have been renamed before entering service:

USS Crown Point (CV-27) was an Independence-class aircraft carrier, originally planned as the light cruiser USS Fargo (CL-85), but renamed USS Langley (CVL-27) before being launched
USS Crown Point (CV-32) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier, renamed USS Leyte (CV-32) before being launched

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