Definitions for "USS Independence"
Keywords:  navy, ship, cvl, forrestal, lockheed
The fourth USS Independence (CVL-22) (also CV-22) was a United States Navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her class.
Five United States Navy ships have borne the name USS Independence. This name refers to the desire to be free of domination by others.
The third USS Independence was the first ship of the line commissioned in the United States Navy.