Joseph Falquecee

USS Coral Sea

U.S. Navy

The USS Coral Sea was a United States Navy aircraft carrier that served from 1947 to 1990. It was named after the Battle of the Coral Sea, a key naval engagement during World War II. The USS Coral Sea participated in various operations, including the Vietnam War and the Iran hostage crisis. It was decommissioned in 1990 and eventually scrapped in 2000.

USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) was a Midway-class aircraft carrier commissioned into the United States Navy in 1947. Named after the Battle of the Coral Sea, she served with distinction during the Korean War, Vietnam War, and throughout the Cold War, providing vital air support and power projection. Coral Sea was involved in major operations, including launching air strikes during the Vietnam War and supporting American interests in the Mediterranean and Middle East. After over 40 years of service, she was decommissioned in 1990 and later scrapped, leaving a legacy as one of America's most active carriers.