Where are the Carriers? (through December 1942 arrivals)
United States Navy
Lexington - In service. Participated in raid on Luganville 27-28 January 42 and Marshalls 23 February 1942, both with Enterprise. Upgrades due 3/42 (27 days), 6/42 (30 days), 10/42 (21 days), 1/44 (21 days), 1/45 (17 days).
Saratoga - Probably in service. Torpedoed by I-9, scoring two hits on 6 January 42. Estimated repair time 2-3 months.
Yorktown - Likely under repair after being hit by airdropped torpedo on 26 February 42 during attempted raid on Wake/Marshalls. Believed to be the carrier chased by subs from Pearl to Alameda from 19-27 March 42. Potentially back in service by now (15 April 1942). Upgrades due 4/42 (7 days--Assume completed), 7/42 (10 days), 10/42 (21 days), 10/43 (21 days).
Enterprise - Participated in raid on Luganville 27-28 January 1942 and raid on Marshalls 23 February 1942, both with Lexington.
Hornet - entered PACFLEET around 11 March. May have been sighted at Pearl Harbor 10 April 42.
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Long Island - 21 May 42
Wasp - due 10 Jun 42
Copahee 15 Aug 42
Nassau 15 Oct 42
Prince William 23 Oct 42
Altamaha 27 Oct 42
Chenango 15 Dec 42
Sangamon 15 Dec 42
Suwanee 15 Dec 42
Royal Navy
Hermes - in service
Indomitable - in service
Formidable - believed sunk in Battle of Bengal Bay, 1 April 1942, 3 torpedo hits and a bomb hit delivered by Kates.
Illustrious - entering service 28 April 42 ish.
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