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| + | Is a "Light Aircraft Carrier" (CVL), despite being designated in the game as a "Remodeled Special Carrier" (改装特務空母) at Mk.II. | ||
| + | *This is reflected in her [[#Equipability Exceptions|equipability exceptions]] only. | ||
==Gameplay Notes== | ==Gameplay Notes== | ||
| + | {{:Category:Light Carriers}} | ||
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| + | {{Category:Escort Carriers}} | ||
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===Special Mechanics=== | ===Special Mechanics=== | ||
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;Mk.II | ;Mk.II | ||
| − | * | + | *When setuped for [[Combat/Night_Battle#Trigger Requirements|Night Air Attack]], if submarines are present, she will focus the submarines instead, using a shelling attack. |
===Stats Exceptions=== | ===Stats Exceptions=== | ||
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===Equipability Exceptions=== | ===Equipability Exceptions=== | ||
{{:Equipment/Equipability/CVL}} | {{:Equipment/Equipability/CVL}} | ||
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| − | + | !colspan=3 style="font-size:15px"|Gambier Bay Equipability Exceptions | |
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| − | + | !{{Ship/Banner|Gambier Bay|small=true}}<br>Gambier Bay/Kai | |
| + | !{{Ship/Banner|Gambier Bay/Mk.II|small=true}}<br>Gambier Bay Mk.II | ||
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| + | !Ship Exceptions | ||
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| + | |Can Equip:<br>{{Small Sonar}} {{Drum}} {{Landing Craft}} | ||
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===Fit Bonuses=== | ===Fit Bonuses=== | ||
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*** {{Q|B170}}, {{Q|B187}} | *** {{Q|B170}}, {{Q|B187}} | ||
| − | *** {{Q| | + | *** {{Q|Cy6}}, {{Q|C68}} |
| + | * Helper for the following equipment: | ||
| + | ** Improvement: [[SK + SG Radar]] | ||
| + | ** Improvement & upgrade: [[FM-2]], [[SK Radar]] | ||
==Drop Locations== | ==Drop Locations== | ||
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| − | + | Ship Full Gambier Bay Damaged.png|Base Damaged | |
Ship Full Gambier Bay Mk.II.png|Mk.II | Ship Full Gambier Bay Mk.II.png|Mk.II | ||
Ship Full Gambier Bay Mk.II Damaged.png|Mk.II Damaged | Ship Full Gambier Bay Mk.II Damaged.png|Mk.II Damaged | ||
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* Sunk on the 25th of October 1944 in the Battle of Samar. | * Sunk on the 25th of October 1944 in the Battle of Samar. | ||
* On the 24th of June 2022, it was revealed that Caladan Oceanic, under guidance and support from both Parks Stephenson and Victor Vescovo, made several attempts to find her wreck off the coast of Samar. In a bid for good luck, Parks placed his Nendoroid of Gambier Bay inside the submersible DSSV Limiting factor in the hopes that this will help find the wreck (he did the same for USS Johnston in 2021); however, all the attempts have failed to locate Gambier Bay's wreck. | * On the 24th of June 2022, it was revealed that Caladan Oceanic, under guidance and support from both Parks Stephenson and Victor Vescovo, made several attempts to find her wreck off the coast of Samar. In a bid for good luck, Parks placed his Nendoroid of Gambier Bay inside the submersible DSSV Limiting factor in the hopes that this will help find the wreck (he did the same for USS Johnston in 2021); however, all the attempts have failed to locate Gambier Bay's wreck. | ||
| + | * As per the records and ship logs during the battle, it was more likely that it was direct hits from Yamato's 46 cm guns that tore through Gambier Bay. This confirms that USS Johnston and USS Gambier Bay have been sunk by Yamato gunfire. | ||
;Update History | ;Update History | ||
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;Misc | ;Misc | ||
| − | * Gambier Bay was sunk by naval gunfire from an unidentified ship ( | + | * Gambier Bay was sunk by naval gunfire from an unidentified ship (presumed to be [[Chikuma]] or/and [[Yamato]]), making her the only US aircraft carrier sunk in surface combat during the war. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Is a "Light Aircraft Carrier" (CVL), despite being designated in the game as a "Remodeled Special Carrier" (改装特務空母) at Mk.II.
- This is reflected in her equipability exceptions only.
Gameplay Notes
Light Carriers (CVL) are weaker CV, with usually more permissive Routings. They are capable of attacking submarines.
Escort Carriers (CVE) are CVL with a base ASW stat. They are:
- Able to be placed in the main fleet of a Transport Combined Fleet,
- Required for some Expeditions' requirements,
- Able to perform Opening ASW, as other CVL cannot reach enough ASW to trigger them.
Special Mechanics
- Mk.II
- When setuped for Night Air Attack, if submarines are present, she will focus the submarines instead, using a shelling attack.
Stats Exceptions
- Base
- Has 2 equipment slots.
- Kai
- Has 3 equipment slots.
Equipability Exceptions
| CVL | ExpandDefault equipment compatibility | |
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| Gambier Bay Equipability Exceptions | ||
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 Gambier Bay/Kai |
 Gambier Bay Mk.II | |
| Ship Exceptions | - | Can Equip: Small  
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Fit Bonuses
| Expand[edit]Gambier Bay Mk.II Equipment Bonuses |
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Important Information
- Required for quest:
- Helper for the following equipment:
- Improvement: SK + SG Radar
- Improvement & upgrade: FM-2, SK Radar
Drop Locations
| Ship | Rarity | Type | No. | World 1 | World 2 | World 3 | World 7 | World 4 | World 5 | World 6 | Remarks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||||
| Gambier Bay | Very Rare | CVL | 344 | ✔️ | Unbuildable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Voice Lines
Quotes
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- ↑ Casablanca-class carriers alone were being produced at a rate of roughly one every two weeks by 1944.
- ↑ The United States Navy originally classified escort carriers as auxiliary aircraft escort vessels (AVG), then auxiliary aircraft carriers (ACV), before settling on escort aircraft carrier (CVE), highlighting a new combatant role.
- ↑ This line is shared with expedition selection, resource collection, instant repair and development.
Seasonal
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Misc Lines
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CG
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Trivia
Her abyssal form is assumed to be the Escort Water Princess.
- General Information
- She is named after Gambier Bay on Admiralty Island.
- She was launched on the 22nd of November 1943.
- Sunk on the 25th of October 1944 in the Battle of Samar.
- On the 24th of June 2022, it was revealed that Caladan Oceanic, under guidance and support from both Parks Stephenson and Victor Vescovo, made several attempts to find her wreck off the coast of Samar. In a bid for good luck, Parks placed his Nendoroid of Gambier Bay inside the submersible DSSV Limiting factor in the hopes that this will help find the wreck (he did the same for USS Johnston in 2021); however, all the attempts have failed to locate Gambier Bay's wreck.
- As per the records and ship logs during the battle, it was more likely that it was direct hits from Yamato's 46 cm guns that tore through Gambier Bay. This confirms that USS Johnston and USS Gambier Bay have been sunk by Yamato gunfire.
- Update History
- She was added on the 17th of February 2018 as Winter 2018 Event E4 reward.
- She got her Mk.II on the 15th of July 2021.
- Misc
- Gambier Bay was sunk by naval gunfire from an unidentified ship (presumed to be Chikuma or/and Yamato), making her the only US aircraft carrier sunk in surface combat during the war.
See Also
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