Offered for sale is an authentic USS Oriskany (CV-34) Bronze Emblem (circa 1951), which was once adorned the actual vessel which served in WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Wars (+ suffered one of the worst naval fire catastrophes of the modern era). And is a true historical artifact (see below). The emblem measures 2.5″ across, is in “Very-Good condition (see details above), and is suitable for display in a permanent archive. Feel free to contact with further questions, thanks for looking! USS Oriskany (CVA-34) near Midway Atoll. New York Naval Shipyard. CV to CVA 1 October 1952. CVA to CV 30 June 1976. Mighty O, the O-boat, the Big Risk. Sunk as part of a pilot program to create artificial reefs. 23 foot catapult extensions. 30 ft 6 in (9.30 m) maximum. 4 × shafts; 4 × geared steam turbines. (26,100 km; 16,200 mi) at 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph). 2,600 officers and enlisted men. Deck: 2.5 in (64 mm). USS Oriskany (CV/CVA-34) nicknamed Mighty O. And occasionally referred to as the O-boat was one of the few Essex -class. Completed after World War II. For the United States Navy. During the Revolutionary War. The history of Oriskany differs considerably from that of her sister ships. Her construction was suspended in 1946. She eventually was commissioned in 1950 after conversion to an updated design called SCB-27. (“27-Charlie”), which became the template for modernization of 14 other Essex -class ships. She operated primarily in the Pacific into the 1970s, earning two battle stars. For service in the Korean War. And five for service in the Vietnam War. In 1966, one of the worst shipboard fires since World War II broke out on Oriskany when a magnesium. Flare was accidentally ignited; forty-four men died in the fire. S post-service history also differs considerably from that of her sister ships. In 2004, it was decided to sink her as an artificial reef. Off the coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico. After much environmental review and remediation to remove toxic substances, she was carefully sunk in May 2006, settling in an upright position at a depth accessible to recreational divers. As of 2008, Oriskany is the largest vessel ever sunk to make a reef. The item “USS Oriskany (CV-34) Aircraft Carrier Bronze Emblem 1952 Korean Vietnam Wars EXC” is in sale since Friday, August 30, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWII Original Items”. The seller is “graphxfan” and is located in Petaluma, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States