Was lauched 14 december 1940 by the Newport News Shipbuilding of Newport News Company ; Virginia . Was commisioner in Norfolk 20 de octover de 1941 under the command cap . Marc A. Mitscher.- 8 was the sevebth ship with the aDurantename of Hornet. During the period prior to the attac on PearHarborthe Hornet was nearby when the attac ocurred ;was not damaged. Later ; 2 february de 1942 Hornet came out of Norfolk with 2 bombers B – 25on deck .Already at the sea were launched by surprise and amazement of all successfully. forced them to keep strict silence.Then the Hornet return to Norfolk and prepared for battle ; at 4 de march sailed via the Panama Canal