List of ship decommissionings in 1970

The list of ship decommissionings in 1970 includes a chronological list of ships decommissioned in 1970.

DateOperatorShipFlagClass and typeFateOther notes
15 January United States NavyValley ForgeEssex-class amphibious assault shipScrapped[1]
30 January United States NavyPrincetonEssex-class aircraft carrierScrapped
6 JulySiljarederietFennia FinlandFerrySold to Svea Line (Finland)Continued in Silja Line traffic
6 August United States NavyBenningtonEssex-class aircraft carrierScrappedReserve until stricken in 1989
26 June United States NavyHornetEssex-class aircraft carrierMuseum shipNaval Air Station Alameda
27 June United States NavyYorktownEssex-class aircraft carrierMuseum shipPatriot's Point, South Carolina
3 July Royal Canadian NavyBonaventureMajestic-class aircraft carrierScrapped in 1971

Citations

Bibliography

  • "Valley Forge (CV-45)". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 26 February 2024.