The USS Coral Sea (CV-43) was an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1947. It played a significant role during the Cold War, participating in various operations and exercises. The ship was named after the Battle of the Coral Sea, a crucial naval battle in World War II. Throughout its service, the USS Coral Sea was involved in conflicts such as the Vietnam War and provided support during the Gulf of Tonkin incident. The carrier was decommissioned in 1990 and later scrapped, marking the end of its nearly 43 years of service in the U.S. Navy.