To identify the major American ships sunk during World War II, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed Allied War Losses compiled by Uboat.net, an online database of ships sunk during the two world wars.

It was undoubtedly the most famous of its namesake ships, having been involved in almost all significant engagements in the Pacific. As the most decorated ship of World War II, it was among the ...

Summary and Key Points: The USS Arizona, a Pennsylvania-class battleship, symbolized U.S. naval might before World War II but tragically became a reminder of the dangers of underestimating ...

The USS Missouri has been described as the most famous battleship ever built. Nicknamed "Mighty Mo," the Missouri was an Iowa-class battleship that saw combat in World War II, the Korean War and ...

Most of the battles in the Mediterranean theater in World War II came about as the result of convoy protection. The Italians needed to escort their convoys to Libya, while the British needed to ...

Across America and around the world, historical ships have docked at museums and ports, awaiting new shipmates to explore its decks. From World War II battleships to 19th century clippers ...