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the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) begins her final cruise.
The world’s first nuclear-powered flattop and the longest carrier ever constructed (at 1,088 feet oal, later pushed to 1,123 feet, some 31 feet longer than a Nimitz and 17 feet longer than a Ford) is now on her way to be deconstructed slowly in Mobile Bay through the end of the decade, under the oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
She will disappear while docked at Modern American Recycling and Radiological Services, LLC (MARRS), where the former SS United States is now tied up, the two ships likely passing each other as SSUS heads for reefing.
The ex-USS Enterprise (CVN-65), formerly CVA(N)-65, was ordered on 15 November 1957 during the Eisenhower administration and commissioned on 25 November 1961, somehow just four years later. She left on her inaugural deployment just seven months later in June 1962. In all, she would complete 25 overseas deployments in her career.
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As detailed by HII:
en.wikipedia.org
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But the name will live on like those named before.
CVN-80 will be the 9th US Navy ship to wear that name.
Interesting trivia, CVN-80 will have some portholes installed that were installed on CV-6 and CVN-65. She will also have the same ship’s bell as both of those ships.
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The world’s first nuclear-powered flattop and the longest carrier ever constructed (at 1,088 feet oal, later pushed to 1,123 feet, some 31 feet longer than a Nimitz and 17 feet longer than a Ford) is now on her way to be deconstructed slowly in Mobile Bay through the end of the decade, under the oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
She will disappear while docked at Modern American Recycling and Radiological Services, LLC (MARRS), where the former SS United States is now tied up, the two ships likely passing each other as SSUS heads for reefing.
The ex-USS Enterprise (CVN-65), formerly CVA(N)-65, was ordered on 15 November 1957 during the Eisenhower administration and commissioned on 25 November 1961, somehow just four years later. She left on her inaugural deployment just seven months later in June 1962. In all, she would complete 25 overseas deployments in her career.
CVN-65 Begins Her Final Cruise
Operation Sea Orbit: On 31 July 1964, USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) (bottom), USS Long Beach (CGN-9) (center) and USS Bainbridge (DLGN-25) (top) formed “Task Force One,” the first nuclear-powered task f…
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As detailed by HII:
USS Enterprise (CVN-65) - Wikipedia
USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Can Make the Case as the Best U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Ever
The USS Enterprise was the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. From Vietnam to 9/11, see how "Big E" redefined naval power for over 50 years.
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But the name will live on like those named before.
CVN-80 will be the 9th US Navy ship to wear that name.
Interesting trivia, CVN-80 will have some portholes installed that were installed on CV-6 and CVN-65. She will also have the same ship’s bell as both of those ships.
She deserved better
65 years ago today. The well-traveled Yorktown-class aircraft carrier, ex-USS Enterprise (CVS-6) awaiting disposal at the New York Naval Shipyard on 22 June 1958. She was sold for scrapping ten day…
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