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USS Wasp (CV-7) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier commissioned before American entry into the Second World War. She supported operations around Guadalcanal until 15 September 1942, when the Japanese submarine I-19 struck her with multiple torpedoes southeast of San Cristobal Island. Uncontrollable fires and explosions forced the crew to abandon ship, after which the destroyer USS Lansdowne sank the damaged carrier.
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USS Wasp (CV-7) ranks #65 of 186 in the Shipwreck ranking, behind USS Scorpion (SSN-589), ahead of HIJMS Taihō.
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USS Wasp (CV-7) scores 8.22/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Shipwreck category. Guadalcanal campaign loss and submarine attack are notable, but broader reputation is mid-tier among carriers.
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