Hero Ships - Season 1 - Eps 13: USS Yorktown
Two magnificent ships carried the same great name: the original CV-5 was a martyred hero of the Second World War's two pivotal battles, the Coral Sea and Midway, sinking several Japanese carriers, and its successor, the CV-10, went on to avenge its destroyed namesake through the remainder of the war.
About Hero Ships
Title: Hero Ships
First Air Date: 2008-05-26
Last Air Date: 2008-07-21
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 13
Network: History
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Lou Reda Productions
Synopsis
From the ship nicknamed "Old Ironsides" to today's nuclear-powered marvels, these U.S. Navy legends and their crews have made a name for themselves as some of the most impressive fighting vessels in history. Admired at home and abroad, each has their own story to tell. Watch to find out why they're called Hero Ships.
