Vancouver in WW2 History | World War II Database

15 Apr 1942

United States

Henry Kaiser’s Vancouver Shipyard laid down its first keel. The ship would go on to become the Liberty-ship George Vancouver. ww2dbase [Liberty-class | Henry Kaiser | Kaiser Vancouver Shipyard | Vancouver, Washington | DS]

17 Dec 1942

United States

The keel of Anguilla Bay was laid down by the Kaiser Shipbuilding Company in Vancouver, Washington, United States. ww2dbase [Corregidor | Kaiser Vancouver Shipyard | Vancouver, Washington | CPC]

15 Mar 1943

United States

The keel of Shamrock Bay was laid down by the firm Kaiser Shipyards in Vancouver, Washington, United States. ww2dbase [Shamrock Bay | Vancouver, Washington | CPC]

3 Apr 1943

Photo(s) dated 3 Apr 1943

USS Casablanca (right) being prepared for launching two days later, Kaiser Vancouver Shipyard, Vancouver, Washington, United States, 3 Apr 1943; note Casablanca-class escort carriers Liscombe Bay, Alikula Bay, and Corregidor under construction

5 Apr 1943

Photo(s) dated 5 Apr 1943

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt preparing to christen the USS Casablanca, the lead ship in a new class of escort carriers, 5 Apr 1943, Kaiser Shipyards, Vancouver, Washington, United States.

12 May 1943

United States

Corregidor was launched by the Kaiser Shipbuilding Company in Vancouver, Washington, United States, sponsored by Mrs. J. Hallett. ww2dbase [Corregidor | Kaiser Vancouver Shipyard | Vancouver, Washington | DS]

10 Jun 1943

United States

While under construction, Shamrock Bay's hull number changed from ACV-84 to CVE-84. ww2dbase [Shamrock Bay | Vancouver, Washington | CPC]

15 Sep 1943

United States

The keel of Kanalku Bay was laid down by Kaiser Shipyards in Vancouver, Washington, United States. ww2dbase [Marcus Island | Vancouver, Washington | CPC]

15 Oct 1943

United States

The keel of future escort carrier Petrof Bay was laid down at the Kaiser Shipbuilding Co., Vancouver, Washington, United States. ww2dbase [Petrof Bay | Vancouver, Washington | CPC]

6 Nov 1943

United States

Escort carrier Kanalku Bay, still under construction at Vancouver, Washington, United States, was renamed Marcus Island. ww2dbase [Marcus Island | Vancouver, Washington | CPC]

8 Nov 1943

United States

Casablanca-class escort carrier Sargent Bay was laid down at the Kaiser Shipyard, Vancouver, Washington, United States. ww2dbase [Sargent Bay | Kaiser Vancouver Shipyard | Vancouver, Washington | DS]

4 Dec 1943

United States

Casablanca-class escort carrier Steamer Bay was laid down at Kaiser Vancouver Shipyard, Vancouver, Washington, United States. ww2dbase [Kaiser Vancouver Shipyard | Steamer Bay | Vancouver, Washington | DS]

16 Dec 1943

United States

Marcus Island was launched at Vancouver, Washington, United States, sponsored by Mrs. S. L. La Hache. ww2dbase [Marcus Island | Vancouver, Washington | CPC]

5 Jan 1944

United States

Petrof Bay was launched at the Kaiser Shipbuilding Co., Vancouver, Washington, United States. ww2dbase [Petrof Bay | Vancouver, Washington | CPC]

31 Jan 1944

United States

Casablanca-class escort carrier Sargent Bay was launched at the Kaiser Shipyard, Vancouver, Washington, United States. ww2dbase [Sargent Bay | Kaiser Vancouver Shipyard | Vancouver, Washington | DS]

4 Feb 1944

United States

Shamrock Bay was launched in Vancouver, Washington, United States, sponsored by the wife of James R. Dudley. ww2dbase [Shamrock Bay | Vancouver, Washington | CPC]

26 Feb 1944

United States

Casablanca-class escort carrier Steamer Bay was launched at Kaiser Vancouver Shipyard, Vancouver, Washington, United States with Mrs. Evelyn Kendall as sponsor, wife of Rear Admiral Henry S. Kendall. ww2dbase [Kaiser Vancouver Shipyard | Steamer Bay | Vancouver, Washington | DS]

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