The first Navy ship to be named USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CV 47) was an aircraft carrier of the famed "ESSEX" - class. Naval forces destroyed over 400 Japanese planes and three aircraft carriers. The ship's name commemorates the World War II Battle of the Philippine Sea, fought near the Marianas Islands in June 1944, in which U.S. The crest's anchor and wings, together with the nine rays, commemorate the Battle of the Philippine Sea and CV 47.Ībout the Cruiser’s Name, about the Battle of the Philippine Sea: The rays allude to this heavy air fire and the World War II Japanese naval ensign. The World War II American victory at the Battle of the Philippine Sea is remembered as the "Marianas Turkey Shoot." Over eighty percent of enemy forces were destroyed at little cost to friendly forces. The stylized sun in the base is taken from the Philippine flag and reflects the location of the World War II battle. The striking power of the ship and its Aegis Weapon System are symbolized by the trident's three prongs which stand for air, surface, and sub-surface warfare capabilities. The vertical red bar and up right position of the trident, symbol of sea power, stand for the Vertical Launching System (VLS) of CG 58. The two stars honor the past (CV 47) and present (CG 58) ships named for the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Gold embodies excellence and the color red implies action and battle. The shield's dark blue and white symbolize the sea. Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise Book 2014.Mediterranean and Arabian Sea Cruise Book 2011.Click here to see which USS PHILIPPINE SEA memorabilia are currently for sale on ebay.It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information. This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard USS PHILIPPINE SEA. 9,600 tons full loadĪrmament: two Mk 41 VLS for Standard missiles, Tomahawk, ASROC Mk 46 torpedoes, Harpoon missile launchers, two Mk 45 5-inch/54 caliber lightweight guns, two Phalanx CIWS, two Mk 38 Mod 2 25mm machine gun systemsĬrew: 33 Officers, 27 Chief Petty Officers and approx. Propulsion system: four General Electric LM 2500 gas turbine enginesĭisplacement: approx. USS PHILIPPINE SEA is the twelfth ship in the TICONDEROGA - class of guided missile cruisers and the second ship in the Navy to bear the name. General Characteristics Crew List Memorabilia Cruise Books About the Ship's Coat of Arms About the Name "Phillipine Sea" Phillipine Sea History Patch Gallery Image Gallery to end of page
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