USN
Casablanca Class
Tons
7,800
Dimensions
512' | 65' 2" | 22' 4"
Armament
1 x 5"
8 x 40mm
12 x 20mm
27 aircraft
Crew
860
(318 KIA)
February 21, 1945
Ship History
Built by Kaiser Company., Inc. at Vancouver, Washington. Initially named Alikula Bay. Keel laid January 31, 1944. Launched April 17, 1944. Renamed Bismarck Sea May 16, 1944. Commissioned May 20, 1944.
Sinking History
Struck by two kamikazes within two minutes of each oter, off Iwo Jima on February 21, 1945. 318 of her crew were lost with the ship as they remain on duty while it sank. Survivors were rescued by USS Edmonds DE-406.
