USS Bogue (AVG/ACV/CVE/CVHE-9) was the lead ship in the Bogue class of escort carriers in the United States Navy during World War II. The ship was named for Bogue Sound in North Carolina. Originally classified AVG-9, this was changed to ACV-9 on 20 August 1942; CVE-9 on 15 July 1943 and CVHE-9, on 12 June 1955.

The Bogue class were a class of 45 escort carriers built in the United States for service with the US Navy and the Royal Navy, through the Lend-Lease program, during World War II. Following the war, ten Bogue-class ships were kept in service by the US Navy and were reclassified for helicopter and aircraft transport operations.

Sep 7, 2024 · Named for a sound in North Carolina. Built under a Maritime Commission contract (hull number 170) as the civilian Steel Advocate, type C3-S-A1. Acquired by the Navy on 1 May 1942. Originally classified as an "Aircraft Escort Vessel" and designated AVG-9.

Jan 18, 2025 · USS Bogue, the lead ship of the Bogue-class. Source: Naval History. The 45 ships of the Bogue class were built in two batches. The first batch consisted of 21 vessels, more than half of which were intended for the Royal Navy within the terms of the Lend-Lease Act and called the Attacker class.

USS Bogue (CVE-9) was the lead ship in the Bogue-class of escort aircraft carriers in the United States Navy during World War II. She was originally classified AVG-9, but was changed to ACV-9, 20 August 1942; CVE-9, 15 July 1943; and CVHP-9, 12 June 1955.

After an extensive shakedown and repair period Bogue joined the Atlantic Fleet in February 1943 as the nucleus of the pioneer American anti-submarine hunter-killer group. During March and April...

Bogue class carriers were built in two series. The first included 21 ships: 10 for the USN and 11 for the RN (Attacker class). Second (24 ships of Ameer class) was built specially for Royal Navy, but one ship, Prince William, remained in the USN.

She joined the Atlantic Fleet in early 1943 and was the leader of the group involved with anti-submarine warfare. She made three cruises across the Atlantic without sinking any enemy submarines, but on her fourth journey overseas, she was successful in sinking U-569.

After an extensive shakedown and repair period Bogue joined the Atlantic Fleet in February 1942 as the nucleus of the pioneer American anti~iubmarine hunterkiller group. During March and April 1943 she made three North Atlantic crossings but sank no submarines.

USS Bogue (CVE-9) was the lead ship in the Bogue-class of escort aircraft carriers in the United States Navy during World War II. She was originally classified AVG-9, but was changed to ACV-9, 20 August 1942; CVE-9, 15 July 1943; and CVHP-9, 12 June 1955.