Yorktown was laid down on 21 May 1934 at Newport News , Virginia, by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co.; launched on 4 April 1936; sponsored by Eleanor Roosevelt; and commissioned at the Naval Operating Base (NOB), Norfolk, Virginia, on 30 September 1937, Capt. Ernest D. McWhorter in command. Thanks to Wikipedia for the information. Price Includes Economy Shipping