List of ship commissionings in 1946
The list of ship commissionings in 1946 includes a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1946.
| Operator | Ship | Class and type | Pennant | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 January | USS Palau | Commencement Bay-class escort carrier | CVE-122 | ||
| 25 January | HMS Warrior | Majestic-class aircraft carrier | 31 | ||
| 27 February | USS Sicily | Commencement Bay-class escort carrier | CVE-118 | ||
| 2 March | USS Kearsarge | Essex-class aircraft carrier | CV-33 | ||
| 14 March | HMCS Warrior | Majestic-class aircraft carrier | CVL 20 | Former HMS Warrior | |
| 23 March | HNLMS Karel Doorman | Majestic-class aircraft carrier | CVL 20 | ||
| 11 April | USS Leyte | Essex-class aircraft carrier | CV-32 | ||
| 11 April | USS Valley Forge | Essex-class aircraft carrier | CV-45 | ||
| 11 May | USS Philippine Sea | Essex-class aircraft carrier | CV-47 | ||
| 14 July | USS Saipan | Saipan-class light aircraft carrier | CVL-48 | ||
| Date uncertain | Arromanches | Colossus-class aircraft carrier | R95 | Loaned from the Royal Navy; former HMS Colossus | |
| Date uncertain | HMCS Magnificent | Majestic-class aircraft carrier | CVL 21 | Purchased from the Royal Navy |