| Specifications | USS Wasp (CV-7) |
|---|---|
| Laid Down | April 1, 1936 |
| Launched | April 4, 1939 |
| Commissioned | April 25, 1940 |
| Decommissioned | September 15, 1942 |
| Stricken | September 15, 1942 |
| Final Fate | Sunk near Guadalcanal by I-19 September 15, 1942 |
| Waterline Length | 688 feet |
| Overall Length | 741 feet |
| Beam | 80.7 feet |
| Draft | 23 feet |
| Full Load Displacement | 19,150 tons |
| Standard Displacement | 14,700 tons |
| Maximum Speed | 29.5 knots |
| Aircraft | 76 |
| Navy Crew | 2167 (includes air wing) |
| Air Wing | |
| DANFS History | hazegray.org |