The Sangamon class were a group of four escort aircraft carriers of the United States Navy that served during World War II.

They were excellent examples of the type, roomy and tough with a large flight deck and good stability on even high seas.

[2] The Sangamon class were all renamed for rivers following the contemporary U.S. Navy practice for oilers when taken into naval service and retained those names following their conversions to carriers.

From late 1942 until the end of the war the ships saw active duty in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Pacific Campaigns.

Three of the class were damaged by Japanese kamikaze attacks at the Battle of Leyte Gulf, but all survived the war.