USS Lexington (CV-16), nicknamed "The Blue Ghost", is a US Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II.
Laid down: July 15, 1941
Launched: September 23, 1942
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Commissioned: February 17, 1943
Decommissioned: April 23, 1947
Recommissioned: August 15, 1955
Decommissioned: November 8, 1991
Struck: November 8, 1991
USS Lexington (CV-16), nicknamed "The Blue Ghost", is a US Essex-class aircraft carrier built during World War II.
Laid down: July 15, 1941
Launched: September 23, 1942
Commissioned: February 17, 1943
Decommissioned: April 23, 1947
Recommissioned: August 15, 1955
Decommissioned: November 8, 1991
Struck: November 8, 1991