CVE-114 was initially named Moser Bay (Mosser Bay is an incorrect spelling) for a bay on the northwest shore of Alitak Bay, at the south end of Kodiak Island, Alaska (NS0311432). The bay was named for LCDR Jefferson F. Moser, USN, commander of the research vessel Albatross, who made a reconnaissance of the Alitak Bay area in 1900 and named many features along the south coast of Alaska.

Renamed Rendova, 6 November 1943, for an island in the central Solomons, off the southwest central coast of New Georgia (NS0311432a). During World War II it was taken by U.S. forces 30 June–2 July 1943 and used as a base against Munda.

NS0311432b: "Landing operations on Rendova Island, Solomon Islands, 30 June 1943. Attacking at the break of day in a heavy rainstorm, the first Americans ashore huddle behind tree trunks and any other cover they can find."

(Maps NS0311432 and NS0311432a courtesy of Google Maps. Image NS0311432b courtesy of the US National Archives and Records Administration.)

Builders' Trial, CVE-114, U.S.S. Rendova.

Willamette, Iron & Steel Corporation, Portland, Oregon.

U.S.S. Rendova, Commissioning Ceremony, October 22, 1945.

USS Rendova (CVE-114), date and location unknown.

(See here for identification details.)

"USS Rendova (CVE-114) with Corsairs on her deck, taken at an unknown date, but possibly in 1947" [Note dates of service and lack of red bar in the white rectangles of the national insignia, on aircraft].

"This photo belonged to ENC James Center and he was stationed onboard between June and October 1947, then as a F2/c."

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, 2 January 1948. Broadside view, starboard side. Taken in Puget Sound, off Restoration Point.

Seattle Branch of the National Archives photo.

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, 2 January 1948. Bow view, approx 45 degrees off center line. Taken in Puget Sound, off Restoration Point.

Seattle Branch of the National Archives photo.

USS Rendova (CVE-114) entering Gibraltar harbor in April 1948, with a deckload of aircraft, including AT-6 training planes to be delivered to the Turkish Air Force (see above).

Photographed from USS Valley Forge (CV-45), which was then on her 'round the World cruise. Note Grumman F8F Bearcat fighters in the foreground.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives and Records Administration, # 80-G-705546.

USS Rendova (CVE-114) underway, May 1948, while on the around the world cruise.

Photo taken by ENS W.M. Rickman.

USS Rendova (CVE-114), "A few minutes until sunset in Indian Ocean," 9 June 1948.

USS Rendova (CVE-114) Mediterranean moored to the BAPCO pier at Bahrain, circa July 1948. Mooring description from the original report: "A Mediterranean type moor to the BAPCO pier was employed when the ship refueled. The port anchor was dropped well up stream and thirty fathoms of chain veered. The starboard anchor was then dropped and one hundred and five fathoms of chain veered. At the same time the amount of chain veered to the port anchor was increased to one hundred and thirty-five fathoms. The stern was pushed around until perpendicular to the dock and then secured to the dock ...".

The original photograph is in a 16 July 1948 report among USS Rendova post-1946 Reports, held by the Naval Historical Center's Operational Archives Branch, 1999.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center (# NH 97445).

"Around the World in 100 Days." Article from the Association of Naval Aviation Newsletter, San Diego Squadron, July 2009 issue.

Rear Admiral Daniel E. Barbey, USN, Commander, 13th Naval District joins Mayor John Anderson of Tacoma, Washington, and members of the ship's crew at a meal in the crew's mess of USS Rendova (CVE-114), on 3 January 1951. Rendova was recommissioned on that day for Korean War service.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives (# 80-G-425481).

USS Rendova (CVE-114) underway with Antisubmarine Squadron (VS) 892 aboard, circa 1951. A Reserve squadron called to active duty, VS-892 was redesignated VS-38 on 4 February 1953.

USS Rendova (CVE-114) operating near Korea, summer–fall 1951, seen from USS Renshaw (DDE-499). Reserve Anti-Submarine Squadron (VS) 892, aboard Rendova, was called to active duty on 20 July 1950, and redesignated VS-38 ("Red Griffins") on 4 February 1953.

NS0311439b: HO3S-1 helicopter, BuNo 123121, modex UP33, Helicopter Utility Squadron (HU) 1 "Pacific Fleet Angels." (Operating from USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31), this helicopter lost power after takeoff and crashed into the water near Cho-Do, North Korea, 14 December 1951. Pilot, LT Edwin C. Moore, was captured and repatriated with all remaining POWs in Operation Big Switch; LT Kimball Penney and AD3 Virgil McCord were rescued, uninjured.)

"And Let the Rest of the World Roll By"

"The thoughts of Arthur James Yettke, aviation boatswain's mate, third class, USN, are far from the realities of war as he catches a few winks while waiting for striking planes to return home. 'Home', for the present, is the escort carrier USS Rendova (CVE-114) now operating off the coast of Korea with the Marine 'Devilcats' Squadron."

Photograph and caption released by Commander Naval Forces Far East, under date of 20 October 1951. His bed, and the surroundings, consist of .50 caliber machine gun ammunition in wooden crates, ammunition cans and unpackaged in links. Crates are marked with both Navy Bureau of Ordnance crossed cannon and Army Ordnance flaming bomb.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the "All Hands" collection at the Naval Historical Center (# NH 97083).

Lieutenant Colonel Manuel Brilliant, USMC, "Commanding Officer of the Marine 'Devilcats' Squadron (VMF-212) returns aboard the escort carrier USS Rendova (CVE-114) from the British destroyer HMS Comus." Brilliant was shot down by enemy anti-aircraft fire and after bailing out of his damaged plane, was rescued at sea by the Comus.

Photograph and quoted portion of caption released by Commander Naval Forces, Far East, under date of 20 October 1951. Note details of breeches buoy used for the transfer, and crew working jackets marked with Rendova's hull number.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the All Hands collection at the Naval Historical Center (# NH 97105).

Vought F4U-4 Corsairs assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Fighter Squadron Two One Two (VMF-212) aboard the escort carrier USS Rendova (CVE-114) in 1951 during a deployment to Korea. Photo from U.S. Navy Naval Aviation News, February 1952 issue.

Overhead view of USS Rendova (CVE-114) underway in 1952.

U.S. Navy photo from the Rendova 1952 Cruise Book.

"In order to impress the importance of making third class petty officer on 94 new PO3s, the ship's company of USS Rendova (CVE 114) assembled on the flight deck to witness the awarding of petty officer certificates."

From All Hands magazine, January 1952 issue.

An aerial view of USS Rendova (CVE-114), 6 May 1952. National Archives photo # 80-G-442040.

NY1-1468-(G-S)-9-2-52, USS Rendova (CVE-114), Broadside Port - S.F.N.S. - 2 September 1952, after regular overhaul, San Francisco Naval Shipyard.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), photo # rg19nn-b1584-006-020_pr, from Record Group 19.

NY1-1469-(G-S)-9-2-52, USS Rendova (CVE-114), Bow On - S.F.N.S. - 2 September 1952, after regular overhaul, San Francisco Naval Shipyard.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), photo # rg19nn-b1584-006-021_pr, from Record Group 19.

NY1-1470-(G-S)-9-2-52, USS Rendova (CVE-114), Forward Quarter Starboard - S.F.N.S. - 2 September 1952, after regular overhaul, San Francisco Naval Shipyard.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), photo # rg19nn-b1584-006-022_pr, from Record Group 19.

NY1-1471-(G-S)-9-2-52, USS Rendova (CVE-114), Abeam Starboard - S.F.N.S. - 2 September 1952, after regular overhaul, San Francisco Naval Shipyard.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), photo # rg19nn-b1584-006-023_pr, from Record Group 19.

NY1-1472-(G-S)-9-2-52, USS Rendova (CVE-114), Aft Quarter Starboard - S.F.N.S. - 2 September 1952, after regular overhaul, San Francisco Naval Shipyard.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), photo # rg19nn-b1584-006-024_pr, from Record Group 19.

NY1-1473-(G-S)-9-2-52, USS Rendova (CVE-114), Stern On - S.F.N.S. - 2 September 1952, after regular overhaul, San Francisco Naval Shipyard.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), photo # rg19nn-b1584-006-025_pr, from Record Group 19.

USS Rendova (CVE-114) off San Diego, California, circa 1952-54, with crewmen paraded on the flight deck. The photo was received by the Naval Photographic Center in December 1959.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center (# NH 97443).

Antennas, USS Rendova (CVE-114), 12 May 1953. Official Naval Photograph, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach 2, California (# NY13-19494, Bureau of Ships photo # BS142994).

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Record Group 19, 19nn-b1584-006-026.

Antennas, USS Rendova (CVE-114), 12 May 1953. Official Naval Photograph, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach 2, California (# NY13-19495, Bureau of Ships photo # BS142995).

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Record Group 19, 19nn-b1584-006-027.

Antennas, USS Rendova (CVE-114), 12 May 1953. Official Naval Photograph, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach 2, California (# NY13-19496, Bureau of Ships photo # BS142996).

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Record Group 19, 19nn-b1584-006-028.

Antennas, USS Rendova (CVE-114), 12 May 1953. Official Naval Photograph, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach 2, California (# NY13-19497, Bureau of Ships photo # BS142997).

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Record Group 19, 19nn-b1584-006-029.

Antennas, USS Rendova (CVE-114), 12 May 1953. Official Naval Photograph, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach 2, California (# NY13-19498).

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Record Group 19, 19nn-b1584-006-030.

Antennas, USS Rendova (CVE-114), 12 May 1953. Official Naval Photograph, Long Beach Naval Shipyard, Long Beach 2, California (# NY13-19499, Bureau of Ships photo # BS142999).

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Record Group 19, 19nn-b1584-006-031.

USS Rendova (CVE-114) departing San Diego, California, January 1954, with her crew manning the rails and her anti-submarine warfare air group on the flight deck. USS Sperry (AS-12), with submarines alongside, and another tender are moored in the background.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History & Heritage Command (NHHC), # NH 97444.

A Sikorsky HO4S helicopter belonging to Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (HS) 4 on the escort carrier USS Rendova (CVE-114) in 1954. Photo U.S. Navy Naval Aviation News, February 1955 issue, p.4.

USS Rendova (CVE-114), Far East, HS-4 Unit Baker. First half of 1954.

USS Rendova (CVE-114) berthed at Mare Island on 29 October 1954. She was undergoing repairs at Mare Island from 28 October 1954 to 2 February 1955. Official US Navy photo (# 23460-10-54).

"Carrier Here—The commanding officer of the escort carrier Rendova, and the ship's executive officer smile broadly upon arriving at Mare Island Naval Shipyard yesterday. The skipper, at left, is Capt. W. P. Schroeder, USN, and the executive officer is Comdr. Gordon R. Fiss. The Rendova, first carrier to tie up at Mare Island in nine years, will be here about three months for overhaul."

Text from Times-Herald, 29 October 1954.

Photo in the collection of Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum.

USS Rendova (CVE-114). Antenna arrangement, portside looking aft. San Francisco Naval Shipyard, 10 March 1955. (NY1-749-L-3-55).

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Record Group 19, 19nn-b1584-006-032.

USS Rendova (CVE-114). Antenna arrangement, looking forward from centerline of island. San Francisco Naval Shipyard, 10 March 1955. (NY1-750-L-3-55).

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Record Group 19, 19nn-b1584-006-033.

USS Rendova (CVE-114). Antenna arrangement, looking forward from port. San Francisco Naval Shipyard, 10 March 1955. (NY1-752-L-3-55).

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Record Group 19, 19nn-b1584-006-035.

USS Rendova (CVE-114). Antenna arrangement, starboard side looking aft. San Francisco Naval Shipyard, 10 March 1955. (NY1-753-L-3-55).

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Record Group 19, 19nn-b1584-006-036.

USS Rendova (CVE-114). Antenna arrangement, looking aft from centerline of island. San Francisco Naval Shipyard, 10 March 1955. (NY1-754-L-3-55).

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Record Group 19, 19nn-b1584-006-037.

USS Rendova (CVE-114). Antenna arrangement, top of island. San Francisco Naval Shipyard, 10 March 1955. (NY1-756-L-3-55).

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) photo, Record Group 19, 19nn-b1584-006-038.