Good info on launching the OS2U-3 Kingfisher from a battleship. Video of Pilot of a OSU Kingfisher recalls his experience of what a launch from the battleship was like.

http://www.battleshipnc.com/launching-the-kingfisher/


Adding supplemental info: (Notice the sailors with the red hats?)

https://www.historynet.com/workhorse-of-the-fleet.htm