USS Yorktown

USS Yorktown is an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, notable for its role during World War II, particularly in the Battle of Midway. Launched in 1936, it served as a key asset in naval aviation, providing a platform for launching and recovering fighter planes and bombers. Yorktown survived numerous encounters, contributing significantly to American victories in the Pacific Theater. After the war, it was retired and is now a museum ship located in Charleston, South Carolina, where visitors can learn about its history and the impact of aircraft carriers in modern naval warfare.