Cleveland-class cruiser
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The Cleveland-class was a group of light cruisers built for the United States Navy during World War II. Fifty-two were ordered, and 36 were completed, 27 as cruisers and nine as the Independence-class
USS Manchester on 31 October 1952
USS Independence (CVL-22)
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USS Independence was a United States Navy light aircraft carrier. The lead ship of her class, she served during World War II.
USS Independence in San Francisco Bay, 15 July 1943
USS Independence "Gilda" test damage aft port quarter (note two sailors on the aft deck)
USS Independence on fire aft following the Operation Crossroads shot Able atomic bomb test, 1 July 1946