USS Princeton LPH-5 — Embroidered Patch Tiger of the Pacific USS Princeton (LPH-5) was an Essex-class carrier converted to an amphibious assault ship, bridging the era from carrier aviation to helicopter amphibious warfare. This patch represents the sailors and Marines who served aboard this historic warship. USS Princeton (LPH-5) began life as the Essex-class carrier CV-37 before being converted to an amphibious assault helicopter carrier. The ship served in the Korean War as a carrier and later in the Vietnam War as an LPH, transporting Marine helicopter squadrons and embarked Marines. Princeton also served as a recovery ship for early space missions, including Gemini and Apollo capsule recoveries. Perfect For: USS Princeton veterans, converted carrier historians, amphibious assault ship community, and Navy warship heritage collectors. USS Princeton — Carrier to Amphib.
