USS Lexington (CV-2)

USS Lexington (CV-2) was an early aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, commissioned in 1927. Named after the Battle of Lexington in the American Revolutionary War, it played a significant role in World War II, participating in several major battles in the Pacific. Known for its speed and agility, the Lexington carried and launched aircraft that conducted attacks on enemy positions. Tragically, it was sunk in May 1942 during the Battle of the Coral Sea, marking a pivotal moment in naval aviation history and demonstrating the evolving nature of warfare at sea.