USS Bennington (CV-20) floating from drydock after christening
Here we see the Essex class carrier USS Bennington (CV-20) floating from the drydock after being christened on 26 February 1944. This was a rather less dramatic method of launching a ship, but also put it under less strain.
How to cite this article:
Rickard, J (17 December 2022), USS Bennington (CV-20) floating from drydock after christening , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_USS_Bennington_CV20_floating_from_drydock.html
