The USS Midway (CV-41) , once a bustling hub of naval activity, now rests in the calm waters of San Diego, California , serving as a testament to the United States’ rich naval history . The Journey of the USS Midway The USS Midway , named after the pivotal Battle of Midway during World War II, was the lead ship of her class. Commissioned just eight days after the end of World War II , the Midway was the largest warship in the world until 1955 . She served her country for 47 years , during which time she saw action in the Vietnam Wa r and served as the Persian Gulf flagship in 1991’s Operation Desert Storm . The Transition to a Museum Ship After being decommissioned in 1992 , the USS Midway began a new chapter in her life. She was converted into a museum ship , the USS Midway Museum , located in San Diego, California . Today, she is the only remaining inactive U.S. aircraft carrier that is not of the Essex class . The USS Midway Museum The USS Midway Museum off...