Directory of Ships Resources

Ships are categorized by their hull classification code (based on the Naval Vessel Register, www.nvr.navy.mil).

Commissioned ships are separated from decommissioned ships, and the distinction is noted.
If a ship had more than one hull classification during its life, it should be listed in the class it had at final decommissioning. Example: USS Wright - CVL49, AVT7, CC2; is listed as a command ship (CC) and thus in Surface_Combatants/Command/USS_Wright. Links from the previous hull classes to the final class should be present.
If more than one hull had the same name (but a different hull classification code), each hull should be listed separately in the appropriate hull category and there should be "related category" links between the ships.
If two or more hulls have the same name AND the same hull classification code, all information relating to those hulls is found together in the same subdirectory. Example: USS Alabama - BB8, BB60.

Subcategories

Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/
Gives histories for virtually every U.S. naval vessel.
HyperWar: US Navy Ships, 1940-1945

http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/USN-ships.html
Includes the specifications, history, and one or more photographs of the ships.
Naval Vessel Register

http://www.nvr.navy.mil/
The official register of US Naval ships and service craft. Contains ship fact sheets, lists of homeports and hull classification symbols, status of ships, and planning yard assignments.
NAVSEA: Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair

http://www.navsea.navy.mil/supship/default.aspx
Manages new construction and modernization of surface ships and submarines. Includes organization, responsibilities and details for each location.
NavSource Online

http://www.navsource.org/
Ship images, history, crew contacts, building, service and final fate information.
U.S. Carriers

http://www.uscarriers.net/
Provides information on the history and deployments of numerous ships and includes carrier air wing lists, names and cruises.
Unofficial US Navy Site

http://www.navysite.de/
Website offering a wide range of US Navy related information. It is mainly focused on the ships.

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