List of ship commissionings in 1952
The list of ship commissionings in 1952 includes a chronological list of all ships commissioned in 1952.
| Operator | Ship | Class and type | Pennant | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 January |  United States Military Sea Transportation Service
|
Tripoli | Casablanca-class aircraft transport | CVE-64 | Placed in service from United States Navy reserve |
| 1 February |  United States Navy
|
Lake Champlain | Essex-class aircraft carrier | CVA-39 | Recommissioned from reserve |
| 13 November |  Royal Australian Navy
|
Vengeance | Colossus-class aircraft carrier | HMS Vengeance leased from the United Kingdom |