USS Cowpens

Survived

Type	Aircraft carrier
Class	Independence
War	Second World War
Main guns	26 × 1.6″ guns

Light carrier, nicknamed "the Mighty Moo". Fought at the Philippine Sea.

The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Cowpens (CVL-25) at sea, 31 August 1944. She wears Camouflage Measure 33, Design 7A. USS Independence (CVL-22) is visible in the distance, wearing Measure 32, Design 8A. Photo: Unknown, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Armament and specifications

Armament

26 × Bofors 40 mm guns

Armour

1.5 in-5 in belt, 3 in main deck, 0.38 in bridge

Builder	New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Laid down	17 November 1941 (as Cleveland-class light cruiser USS Huntington (CL-77))
Launched	17 January 1943
Commissioned	28 May 1943
Displacement	11,000 tons
Length	622.5 ft (189.7 m)
Speed	32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph)
Complement	1,569 officers and men

As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.

Career

Launched

17 January 1943

Battle of the Philippine Sea

Survived

19–20 June 1944