USS Franklin CV-13 ...also known as the ship that would not die. 1-2The Damage sustained by Franklin as a result of the actions of 13 and 15 October 1944 was superficial and is include.
In addition, various pertinent war experiences of other large carriers have been considered in this report.
An effort has been made to present a comprehensive summation of the many design and Damage control problems which were disclosed or emphasized by the war experiences of Franklin. 1-1This is a long report.
USS Franklin CV-13 ...also known as the ship that would not die