Virtual Globetrotting: Sea - Military

Virtual Globetrotting: Sea - Military - Aircraft Carrier http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:38:49 -0800 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Indian Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya (former Admiral Gorshkov)]]>

Indian Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya (former Admiral Gorshkov)

Indian Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya (former Admiral Gorshkov)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-11-21 12:38:49
INS Vikramaditya is the new name for the former Soviet aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, which has been procured by India, and is estimated to enter service in the Indian Navy after 2012.

The Vikramaditya is a modified Type 1143 Kiev class aircraft carrier built in 1978-1982. The ship is presently being extensively refitted at Sevmash shipyard in Russia. It is projected to replace India's only aircraft carrier, INS Viraat.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/indian-aircraft-carrier-ins-vikramaditya-former-admiral-gorshkov/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/indian-aircraft-carrier-ins-vikramaditya-former-admiral-gorshkov/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:38:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/indian-aircraft-carrier-ins-vikramaditya-former-admiral-gorshkov/ 64.58082900 39.80948600 <![CDATA[Brazilian aircraft carrier São Paulo (A12)]]>

Brazilian aircraft carrier São Paulo (A12)

Brazilian aircraft carrier São Paulo (A12)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-11-20 08:56:31
NAe São Paulo (A12) is a Clemenceau class aircraft carrier of the Brazilian Navy, formerly the French Foch. It was built in 1957 and was purchased from France in 2000.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/brazilian-aircraft-carrier-s-o-paulo-a12/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/brazilian-aircraft-carrier-s-o-paulo-a12/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:56:31 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/brazilian-aircraft-carrier-s-o-paulo-a12/ 43.11151411 5.89634843 <![CDATA[Nimitz class aircraft carrier]]>

Nimitz class aircraft carrier
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-11-09 20:20:38]]>

Nimitz class aircraft carrier
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-11-09 20:20:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nimitz-class-aircraft-carrier-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nimitz-class-aircraft-carrier-2/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:20:38 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nimitz-class-aircraft-carrier-2/ 21.38574400 -157.95723800 <![CDATA[USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri]]>

USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-11-09 19:50:54]]>

USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri
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@ 2009-11-09 19:50:54]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-arizona-memorial-uss-missouri/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-arizona-memorial-uss-missouri/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:50:54 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-arizona-memorial-uss-missouri/ 21.37686500 -157.93393200 <![CDATA[Wasp class amphibious assault ship]]>

Wasp class amphibious assault ship
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-11-09 19:37:06]]>

Wasp class amphibious assault ship
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-11-09 19:37:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wasp-class-amphibious-assault-ship/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wasp-class-amphibious-assault-ship/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:37:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wasp-class-amphibious-assault-ship/ 21.36586100 -157.93788800 <![CDATA[Possible Kiev Class aircraft carrier under construction]]>

Possible Kiev Class aircraft carrier under construction
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By: Gosell
@ 2009-03-28 11:15:50
Sevmash shipyard ]]>

Possible Kiev Class aircraft carrier under construction
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By: Gosell
@ 2009-03-28 11:15:50
Sevmash shipyard ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-kiev-class-aircraft-carrier-under-construction/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-kiev-class-aircraft-carrier-under-construction/ Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:15:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/possible-kiev-class-aircraft-carrier-under-construction/ 64.57607186 39.81728554 <![CDATA[Aircraft Carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)]]>

Aircraft Carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)

Aircraft Carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-13 07:48:34
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier in the service of the United States Navy. The ninth ship of her class, she is named in honor of former President Ronald Reagan.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-ronald-reagan-cvn-76/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-ronald-reagan-cvn-76/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:48:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-ronald-reagan-cvn-76/ 32.70952600 -117.18834000 <![CDATA[HMS Invincible]]>

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HMS Invincible
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-09 10:27:00]]>

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HMS Invincible
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By: giove
@ 2009-03-09 10:27:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-invincible/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-invincible/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:27:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-invincible/ 50.80892200 -1.09678100 <![CDATA[Nimitz class aircraft carrier]]>

Nimitz class aircraft carrier
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-12-17 09:55:00]]>

Nimitz class aircraft carrier
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-12-17 09:55:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nimitz-class-aircraft-carrier/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nimitz-class-aircraft-carrier/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:55:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nimitz-class-aircraft-carrier/ 24.97840300 55.05225800 <![CDATA[Aircraft Carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10)]]>

Aircraft Carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-12-10 09:45:27
USS Yorktown (CV/CVS-10) is an Essex-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy that served in the Pacific during World War II, and is now a museum ship at Patriot's Point, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Launched in 1943, Yorktown is the oldest surviving aircraft carrier still intact.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-yorktown-cv-10/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-yorktown-cv-10/ Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:45:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-yorktown-cv-10/ 32.79199200 -79.90566700 <![CDATA[USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)]]>

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USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-11-09 12:12:33]]>

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USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-11-09 12:12:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-john-f-kennedy-cv-67-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-john-f-kennedy-cv-67-1/ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:12:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-john-f-kennedy-cv-67-1/ 39.88639401 -75.17957121 <![CDATA[HMS Ark Royal (R07)]]>

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HMS Ark Royal (R07)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-11-06 09:52:52]]>

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HMS Ark Royal (R07)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-11-06 09:52:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-ark-royal-r07/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-ark-royal-r07/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:52:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-ark-royal-r07/ 36.96005326 -76.32789862 <![CDATA[Aircraft Carrier USS Lexington (CV-16)]]>

Aircraft Carrier USS Lexington (CV-16)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-04 21:59:28]]>

Aircraft Carrier USS Lexington (CV-16)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-04 21:59:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-lexington-cv-16/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-lexington-cv-16/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:59:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-lexington-cv-16/ 27.81788900 -97.39079500 <![CDATA[USS Intrepid (CV-11)]]>

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USS Intrepid (CV-11)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-02-27 10:07:49]]>

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USS Intrepid (CV-11)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-02-27 10:07:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-intrepid-cv-11/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-intrepid-cv-11/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:07:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-intrepid-cv-11/ 40.66335843 -74.07242596 <![CDATA[Aircraft Carrier USS Oriskany (CV-34)]]>

Aircraft Carrier USS Oriskany (CV-34)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-29 15:47:49
USS Oriskany (CV/CVA-34), nicknamed Mighty O and The O-boat, was an Essex-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, named for the Revolutionary War Battle of Oriskany.

From 1999 to January 2004 she was stored at Maritime Administration's Beaumont Reserve Fleet in Beaumont, Texas.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-oriskany-cv-34-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-oriskany-cv-34-1/ Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:47:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-oriskany-cv-34-1/ 30.02514300 -94.00526800 <![CDATA[Large Aircraft Carrier]]>

Large Aircraft Carrier
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By: gamma
@ 2007-12-30 15:59:37]]>

Large Aircraft Carrier
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By: gamma
@ 2007-12-30 15:59:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/large-aircraft-carrier/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/large-aircraft-carrier/ Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:59:37 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/large-aircraft-carrier/ 44.08633700 9.87650500 <![CDATA[Tomcat on the fantail]]>

Tomcat on the fantail
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-12-18 09:42:11]]>

Tomcat on the fantail
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-12-18 09:42:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomcat-on-the-fantail/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomcat-on-the-fantail/ Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:42:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tomcat-on-the-fantail/ 32.72209300 -117.16764500 <![CDATA[Aircraft Carrier]]>

Aircraft Carrier
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-12-18 09:21:58]]>

Aircraft Carrier
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-12-18 09:21:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier/ Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:21:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier/ 32.73256300 -117.16803100 <![CDATA[USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77)]]>

USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-19 22:46:52
USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) is the tenth and last Nimitz class supercarrier of the United States Navy. She is named for former President George H. W. Bush, who was a naval aviator during World War II. George H. W. Bush is to be the final Nimitz class aircraft carrier constructed; her successor will be Gerald R. Ford, the first of a new class.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-george-h-w-bush-cvn-77/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-george-h-w-bush-cvn-77/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:46:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-george-h-w-bush-cvn-77/ 36.99373800 -76.44876700 <![CDATA[USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)]]>

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-19 22:40:56
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), nicknamed "Ike", is the second of 10 Nimitz-class supercarriers in the United States Navy, named after the thirty-fourth President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Originally, she was named Eisenhower, much like her sister, Nimitz. On May 25, 1970, the name was lengthened to Dwight D. Eisenhower. On commissioning, Ike replaced the aged World War II-era carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt in the fleet.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-dwight-d-eisenhower-cvn-69/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-dwight-d-eisenhower-cvn-69/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:40:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-dwight-d-eisenhower-cvn-69/ 36.95911500 -76.32919400 <![CDATA[USS Enterprise (CVN-65) & USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)]]>

USS Enterprise (CVN-65) & USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)

USS Enterprise (CVN-65) & USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-19 22:39:20
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is the eighth Nimitz-class supercarrier of the United States Navy, named after the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman.

The USS Enterprise (CVN-65), formerly CVA(N)-65, is the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the eighth U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. Like her predecessor of World War II fame, she is nicknamed the “Big E”. At 1,123 feet (342.3 m), she is the longest naval vessel in the world.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-enterprise-cvn-65-uss-harry-s-truman-cvn-75/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-enterprise-cvn-65-uss-harry-s-truman-cvn-75/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:39:20 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-enterprise-cvn-65-uss-harry-s-truman-cvn-75/ 36.95699300 -76.32922600 <![CDATA[USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)]]>

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-19 22:30:07
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) (known affectionately as the Big Stick or TR) is the fourth Nimitz-class supercarrier and its call sign is Rough Rider, the name of President Theodore Roosevelt's volunteer cavalry unit during the Spanish-American War. It was launched on 27 October 1984 and saw its first action during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. On 9 June 1990, Capt. Charles S. Abbot became the ship's third Commanding Officer and on 28 December, Theodore Roosevelt and CVW-8 deployed for Operation Desert Shield. With the commencement of Operation Desert Storm on 15 January 1991, Theodore Roosevelt commenced combat operations, eventually flying over 4,200 sorties (more than any other carrier) and dropping more than 4,800,000 pounds of ordnance before the cease-fire on 28 February.]]>

US Navy Aircraft Carrier
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-08-12 09:10:42]]>

US Navy Aircraft Carrier
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-08-12 09:10:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-navy-aircraft-carrier/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-navy-aircraft-carrier/ Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:10:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-navy-aircraft-carrier/ 32.70808300 -117.15442700 <![CDATA[Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68)]]>

Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-08 18:00:37
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is a supercarrier in the United States Navy, the lead ship of its class. It is one of the largest warships in the world. It was laid down, launched and commissioned as CVAN-68, but was redesignated CVN-68 (nuclear-powered multimission aircraft carrier) on 30 June 1975 as part of the fleet realignment of that year.

The keel of Nimitz was laid down 22 June 1968 by Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia, and she was commissioned 3 May 1975 by President Gerald Ford. The ship was named for Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who commanded the Pacific fleet in World War II. Captain Michael "Nasty" Manazir assumed command of the Nimitz on 16 March 2007.]]>

Aircraft Carrier USS Midway (CV-41)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-08 17:41:34]]>

Aircraft Carrier USS Midway (CV-41)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-08 17:41:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-midway-cv-41/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-midway-cv-41/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:41:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-midway-cv-41/ 32.71332800 -117.17347600 <![CDATA[USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) under construction]]>

USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) under construction
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-06-10 21:13:51
USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) is the tenth and last Nimitz class supercarrier of the United States Navy. She is named for former President George H. W. Bush, who was a naval aviator during World War II. George H. W. Bush is to be the final Nimitz class aircraft carrier constructed; her successor will be Gerald R. Ford, the first of a new class.

She is the second United States aircraft carrier to be named after a naval aviator (Forrestal was the first). Other naval vessels named for aviators include frigates McClusky and Thach, and destroyer Massey, all named for aviators who commanded formations in the Battle of Midway. While still a Nimitz class ship, George H. W. Bush differs significantly from her predecessors, even more so than the differences between CVN 68-70 and CVN 71-76.

Construction began in 2001 by the Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard, at a cost of $4,500,000,000. The aircraft carrier was christened on October 7, 2006, and delivery is set for 2008. She is scheduled to be commissioned in 2009.]]>

USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-06-10 21:11:07
The USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is a United States Navy Nimitz class supercarrier named after Carl Vinson, a Congressman from Georgia.

She was commissioned in 1982 and carries F/A-18 Hornets and F/A-18E/F Super Hornets as well as surveillance and other aircraft. Carl Vinson can carry 85 planes and 5,500 personnel. Traditionally, very few ships of the United States Navy were named after a person who was alive at the time of the christening, but recently the number began increasing rapidly; the list includes Carl Vinson (CVN-70), Hyman G. Rickover (SSN-709), Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), John C. Stennis (CVN-74), Bob Hope (T-AKR-300), Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), Nitze (DDG-94), Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), and George H. W. Bush (CVN-77).

A member of the United States House of Representatives for fifty years, Carl Vinson was, for twenty-nine years, the Chairman of the House Naval Affairs and Armed Services Committee.]]>

British Invincible class aircraft carrier in the US
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-30 17:18:26
The HMS Invincible class of aircraft carriers were designed to replace the early post-war aircraft carriers that were HMS Ark Royal and HMS Hermes. They have had a troubled life, with the government threatening to sell off two of the three carriers before they had even been commissioned. As the carriers were coming into service during the early eighties (HMS Invincible, the first of class, saw action in the Falklands) there were worries about whether Britain would be able to continue its role as a balanced Navy, rather than the ASW wing of NATO. The Falklands conflict proved the need for carriers and so the Invincible class were here to stay.

The carriers were originally designed as through-deck cruisers, without the now characteristic ski ramp, with the Sea Harrier FRS Mk1 in mind. During operational tests, however, it was discovered that using the ski ramp provided the Sea Harrier with far better performance, allowing it to carry more fuel and weapons, making it a far more versatile aircraft for fleet defense. The upgrade of the FRS Mk1, the Sea Harrier FRS Mk 2 has been a greatly successful fighter, and will continue to do its job for a few more years.

The third of class, HMS Indomitable, was later renamed HMS Ark Royal so as to continue the tradition of having an aircraft carrier in service named Ark Royal. The original Ark Royal was a British galleon of 800 tons built for Sir Walter Raleigh in 1587. She was the flagship of Lord Howard at the battle against the Spanish Armada in 1588. The name Ark Royal was later employed for a British aircraft carrier built in 1937 and sunk in 1941 by the German submarine U81.

Future refits of the Invincible class will include the removal of the Sea Dart missile system, to be replaced by a weapons lift and increased hangar and deck space.

During the 1982 Falklands conflict, the task force had accomplished two of its main tasks by mid-May: the movement of the troops safely to the South Atlantic and the establishment of control of the seas around the Islands. The role of the carriers, HMS Hermes and HMS Invincible, was crucial at this and subsequent stages in providing air defence and the means of attacking enemy ships and ground positions, while their helicopters provided constant anti-submarine protection.
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Italian aircraft carrier Cavour (550) under construction

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Italian aircraft carrier Cavour (550) under construction
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2007-05-30 00:04:31
Cavour (550) is an Italian aircraft carrier (CVS). Built by Fincantieri from 2001, Cavour was launched from the Riva Trigoso shipyard in Genoa on July 20, 2004 and is expected to enter service in 2008 after finishing work at Muggiano and Riva Trigoso.

The ship is designed to combine V/STOL and helicopter air operations, amphibious operations, and the transport of military or civil personnel and heavy vehicles. The 134 metre, 2,500 m² hangar can double as a vehicle hold, fitting up to 24 tanks or many more lighter vehicles, and is fitted with side access ramps as well as two elevators.

She is named after the Italian politician Count Camillo Benso di Cavour. Initially she was to be named after Luigi Einaudi, then after Admiral Andrea Doria. When Cavour becomes operational, it will become the Nuova Unità Maggiore (NUM, or New Main Unit) of the Marina Militare, complementing, and eventually replacing the Giuseppe Garibaldi.]]>

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Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)

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Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-29 15:36:46
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is the eighth Nimitz-class supercarrier of the United States Navy, named after the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman. The keel was laid by Newport News Shipbuilding on November 29, 1993 and the ship was christened on September 7, 1996. The official launching of the ship was on September 13, 1996. The crew moved aboard ship from contract housing in Newport News in January 1998. The ship successfully completed builder's trials on June 11, 1998 and acceptance sea trials on June 25, 1998 before being commissioned on July 25, 1998. The builder's trials and sea trials were delayed from the initial scheduling dates in May 1998 due to noise issues in one of the reactor closure heads during hydrostatic testing. HST was authorized as USS United States but her name was changed before the keel laying.]]>

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Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65)

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Aircraft Carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-29 15:34:03
The supercarrier, USS Enterprise (CVN-65), formerly CVA(N)-65, is the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the eighth U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. Like her predecessor of World War II fame, she is nicknamed the “Big E”. At 1,123 feet (342.3 m), she is the longest naval vessel in the world, though her 93,500 tons displacement places her as the second heaviest naval vessel, surpassed only by the Nimitz-class]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-enterprise-cvn-65/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-enterprise-cvn-65/ Tue, 29 May 2007 15:34:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carrier-uss-enterprise-cvn-65/ 36.95752400 -76.32952100 <![CDATA[Aircracft Carrier USS John Stennis (CVN-74)]]>

Aircracft Carrier USS John Stennis (CVN-74)

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Aircracft Carrier USS John Stennis (CVN-74)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-02-19 10:48:36
USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier in the United States Navy named for Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi. She was commissioned on 9 December 1995. Her homeport is Bremerton, Washington.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircracft-carrier-uss-john-stennis-cvn-74/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircracft-carrier-uss-john-stennis-cvn-74/ Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:48:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircracft-carrier-uss-john-stennis-cvn-74/ 47.55406000 -122.65026100 <![CDATA[Aircraft Carrier USS Ranger (CVA-61)]]>

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Aircraft Carrier USS Ranger (CVA-61)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-27 00:28:10
Ranger was the first aircraft carrier in the world to be laid down as an angled-deck ship (her elder sisters Forrestal and Saratoga had been laid down as axial-deck ships and were converted for an angled deck while under construction). She was laid down 2 August 1954 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., Newport News, Virginia, launched 29 September 1956.

Ranger was decommissioned on 10 July 1993, and is at the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, Bremerton, Washington. As of 2004,a nonprofit organization is working to bring ex-Ranger to Portland, Oregon to serve as a naval and aerospace museum, educational center, and a setting for special events.

Ranger earned 13 battle stars for service in Vietnam.]]>

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Aircraft Carrier USS Constellation (CV-64)

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Aircraft Carrier USS Constellation (CV-64)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-27 00:25:47
USS Constellation (CV-64), a Kitty Hawk-class supercarrier, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the "new constellation of stars" on the flag of the United States.

She was launched 8 October 1960.

After 41 years of commissioned service, the USS Constellation was decommissioned at the Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego on 7 August 2003. The carrier was towed, beginning 12 September 2003, to the ghost fleet at the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, Bremerton, Washington. On 2 December 2003, the ship was stricken (formally removed from the Naval Vessel Register) when Admiral Vern Clark decided against expenditure of maintenance costs. Constellation is currently in Reserve Category X, meaning it receives no maintenance or preservation, and only security against fire, flooding, and pilferage is provided. Reserve Category X applies to ships that have been stricken and are awaiting disposal by scrap, sale to foreign countries, as a designated target in a live fire exercise, memorial, or donation, as applicable.]]>

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Aircraft Carrier USS Independence (CV-62)

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Aircraft Carrier USS Independence (CV-62)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-27 00:21:35
The fifth USS Independence (CV-62), formerly CVA-62, is a Forrestal-class aircraft carrier, was launched by New York Navy Yard 6 June 1958.

After decommissioning, Independence remained in mothballs for five and a half years before being struck on March 8, 2004. During her time in mothballs, ex-Independence was said to have been heavily stripped to support the active carrier fleet, especially the Kitty Hawk-class carriers. Her port anchor and both anchor chains were used on the new Nimitz-class carrier USS George H W Bush. The recycling of parts and the poor material condition of Independence at the time she was retired made a strong argument against retaining her as a potential museum ship. Her sisters Saratoga and Ranger were retained, and remain on donation hold as of 2006. In April, 2004, Navy officials identified her as one of 24 decommissioned ships available to be sunk as artificial reefs.]]>

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MM San Marco (L9893)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-27 00:18:06
LPD San Giorgio Class]]>

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MM San Marco (L9893)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-01-27 00:18:06
LPD San Giorgio Class]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mm-san-marco-l9893/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mm-san-marco-l9893/ Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:18:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mm-san-marco-l9893/ 40.64106200 17.93877500 <![CDATA[Former Russian aircraft carrier Kiev]]>

Former Russian aircraft carrier Kiev
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-01-22 00:46:46
This is the future site of the Binhai military themepark. The centerpiece of the themepark is the former Soviet/Russian Aircraft Carrier Kiev.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-russian-aircraft-carrier-kiev/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-russian-aircraft-carrier-kiev/ Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:46:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-russian-aircraft-carrier-kiev/ 39.15570600 117.80716900 <![CDATA[British Aircraft Carrier Under works]]>

British Aircraft Carrier Under works
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By: nicolor
@ 2006-10-24 08:07:37
in Edimbourgh Shipyards]]>

British Aircraft Carrier Under works
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By: nicolor
@ 2006-10-24 08:07:37
in Edimbourgh Shipyards]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/british-aircraft-carrier-under-works/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/british-aircraft-carrier-under-works/ Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:07:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/british-aircraft-carrier-under-works/ 56.02520500 -3.44925600 <![CDATA[USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in drydock]]>

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in drydock
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-16 22:21:47]]>

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in drydock
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-16 22:21:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-harry-s-truman-cvn-75-in-drydock/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-harry-s-truman-cvn-75-in-drydock/ Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:21:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-harry-s-truman-cvn-75-in-drydock/ 36.81197300 -76.29868100 <![CDATA[Aircraft Carrier Oriskany (CV-34)]]>

Aircraft Carrier Oriskany (CV-34)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-09-28 23:49:03
"Decommissioned in 1976 and maintained for possible reactivation until it was stricken from the naval registry 13 years later, the Oriskany was sold for scrap in 1994 but the contractor went bankrupt and the Navy repossessed the ship in 1997. A marine contractor towed the rusting hulk from Mare Island Navy Yard in Vallejo, Calif., around Cape Horn to Beaumont, Texas, in 1999, where it languished for four years in the Port Neches River.

Faced with costly maintenance for an ever-growing fleet of inactive ships, the Navy began exploring alternatives. One possibility was working with maritime communities to incorporate vessels in their waterfront attractions. The Navy designated the Oriskany for the reefing project in 2003, when Pensacola civic boosters and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission expressed interest in developing a place where sea life could congregate and multiply, and thousands of visitors could come to catch or observe them. The ship was towed to Corpus Christi, Texas, for pre-sinking preparations, then here [Pensacola, FL] for its final port call on March 22."]]>

Aircraft carriers at Bremerton
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-09-27 06:29:21
There are three mothballed aircraft carriers at Bremerton, from the left: USS Independence (CVA-62), USS Constellation (CVA-64) and USS Ranger (CVA-61).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carriers-at-bremerton/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carriers-at-bremerton/ Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:29:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carriers-at-bremerton/ 47.55272600 -122.65474100 <![CDATA[Soviet Aircraft Carrier 'Varyag' sold to China]]>

Soviet Aircraft Carrier 'Varyag' sold to China

Soviet Aircraft Carrier 'Varyag' sold to China
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-09-26 19:12:46
Varyag was to be a Kuznetsov-class multirole aircraft carrier. She was known as Riga when her keel was laid down at Nikolayev South (formerly Shipyard 444) in Nikolayev 6 December 1985, and she was launched 4 December 1988, but she was renamed Varyag (Varangian) in late 1990, after a famous Russian cruiser.

Construction stopped by 1992 with the ship structurally complete but without electronics. Ownership was transferred to Ukraine as the Soviet Union broke up and the ship was laid up unmaintained, then stripped. In early 1998, she lacked engines, a rudder, and much of her operating systems. She was put up for auction.

Currently the ship is being examined and repaired by China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) after purchasing it at auction. It was widely reported that the ship would become a casino in the Chinese SAR of Macau. This has been proven incorrect as the ship is in a PLAN drydock in Dalian. It has been painted PLAN grey. Many analysts believe that the ship will be used for training as China builds an indigenous aircraft carrier with greater capability.]]>

Landlocked Kuznetsov-class aircraft carrier in China

Landlocked Kuznetsov-class aircraft carrier in China
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-09-26 18:30:42
Possibly a copy or model of the Varyag, a carrier that they bought from Russia.]]>

Landlocked Kuznetsov-class aircraft carrier in China
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-09-26 18:30:42
Possibly a copy or model of the Varyag, a carrier that they bought from Russia.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landlocked-kuznetsov-class-aircraft-carrier-in-china/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landlocked-kuznetsov-class-aircraft-carrier-in-china/ Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:30:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landlocked-kuznetsov-class-aircraft-carrier-in-china/ 31.10500200 121.01391100 <![CDATA[USS Midway (San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum)]]>

USS Midway (San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum)

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USS Midway (San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-09-13 15:57:04]]>

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USS Midway (San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-09-13 15:57:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-midway-san-diego-aircraft-carrier-museum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-midway-san-diego-aircraft-carrier-museum/ Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:57:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-midway-san-diego-aircraft-carrier-museum/ 32.71438400 -117.17461800 <![CDATA[Admiral Kuznetsov]]>

Admiral Kuznetsov
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-22 14:13:00
The Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Kuznetsov (originally named Tbilisi) is an aircraft carrier serving as the flagship of the Russian Navy. She was constructed at Nikolayev South Shipyard in Nikolayev, was launched in 1985, and she became fully operational in 1995. An official ceremony of construction starting was on September 1, 1982, in fact she was laid down in 1983. The vessel was first named Riga, but in November 1982 the name was changed to Leonid Brezhnev, in August 1987 to Tbilisi, and finally on October 4, 1990 to Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Kuznetsov, in short referred to as Admiral Kuznetsov. In the summer of 1989 the ship was 71%completed. In November 1989 she undertook first trials of aircraft operations. In December 1991 she sailed from the Black Sea to the Northern Fleet. Only from 1993 she started to be equipped with planes.]]>

Minsk
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-06-21 13:10:32
Kiev class aircraft carrier Minsk of the former Soviet Union Pacific Fleet was laid down in 1972, launched on 30 September 1975, completed on 27 September 1978, and decommissioned on 30 June 1993. She had to be retired as a result of a major accident which could only be repaired at Chernomorksi facility, located in the newly-independent Ukraine.
In 1995 she was sold to a South Korean businessman, and later resold to Shenzhen Minsk Aircraft Carrier Industry Co Ltd, China. Until 2006, when the company went bankrupt, Minsk was part of a military theme park in Shatoujiao, Shenzhen called "Minsk World". The aircraft carrier was put up for auction on 22 March 2006. No bids at the starting price of 128 million RMB (approx. 16 million U.S. dollars) were received, so the carrier was withdrawn from sale. On 31 May 2006, the Soviet aircraft carrier was finally auctioned off in Shenzhen for 128 million RMB.]]>

Russian Kiev Class aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov

Russian Kiev Class aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-06-13 01:26:41
The Kiev class carriers (also know as Project 1143 or as the Krechyet (Gyrfalcon) class) were the first class of fixed-wing aircraft carriers built in Russia.

A total of four Kiev class carriers were built and commissioned, serving in the Soviet and then Russian Navy. The first three having served out their lifetimes were decommissioned and have been either scrapped or sold as recreational pieces to China. The fourth ship, Admiral Gorshkov, was modernized and sold to the Indian Navy in 2004.

Picture in the same location.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/russian-kiev-class-aircraft-carrier-admiral-gorshkov/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/russian-kiev-class-aircraft-carrier-admiral-gorshkov/ Tue, 13 Jun 2006 01:26:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/russian-kiev-class-aircraft-carrier-admiral-gorshkov/ 64.58081200 39.80888200 <![CDATA[USS Nimitz (CVN-68)]]>

USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
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By: Pdunn
@ 2006-06-01 14:53:49]]>

USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
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By: Pdunn
@ 2006-06-01 14:53:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-nimitz-cvn-68/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-nimitz-cvn-68/ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:53:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-nimitz-cvn-68/ 32.71281400 -117.18300800 <![CDATA[Veinticinco De Mayo waiting to be scrapped]]>

Veinticinco De Mayo waiting to be scrapped

Veinticinco De Mayo waiting to be scrapped
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-04-23 12:02:50
Argentinian aircraft carrier Veinticinco De Mayo waiting for scrapping at Alang beach. She was originally built for Royal Navy as Colossus class light fleet carrier HMS Venerable being laid down 3. December 1942, launched 30. December 1943 and completed 17. January 1945. She was acquired by the Royal Dutch Navy in 1948 and served until 1968 when she was damaged by boiler-room fire. In 1969 she was refitted and sold to Argentina as Veinticinco De Mayo. In 2000 she was retired and towed to Alang to be scrapped.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/veinticinco-de-mayo-waiting-to-be-scrapped/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/veinticinco-de-mayo-waiting-to-be-scrapped/ Sun, 23 Apr 2006 12:02:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/veinticinco-de-mayo-waiting-to-be-scrapped/ 21.37905200 72.17717200 <![CDATA[FS Clemenceau (R 98)]]>

FS Clemenceau (R 98)
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-03-26 10:30:10
French aircraft carrier laid down in November 1955, launched 21 December 1957 and commissioned 22 November 1961. She was decommissioned 1 October 1997 and on December 31, 2005 the Clemenceau left Toulon to be dismantled in Alang, Gujarat, India but after much controversy about hazardous materials used in the ship she was ordered to be towed back to France. Her sister ship Foch serves in the Brazilian Navy as São Paulo.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fs-clemenceau-r-98/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fs-clemenceau-r-98/ Sun, 26 Mar 2006 10:30:10 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fs-clemenceau-r-98/ 43.11175300 5.89713700 <![CDATA[USS Inchon (MCS-12)]]>

USS Inchon (MCS-12)
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-03-21 14:38:55
USS Inchon (LPH/MCS-12), an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship, was a ship of the United States Navy named for the battle of Inchon, a turning point of the Korean War. She was laid down on 8 April 1968 by Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, MS; launched on 24 May 1969; and commissioned on 20 June 1970. Inchon was redesignated a Mine Countermeasures Command and Support Ship, MCS-12, 6 March 1995, and converted at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, MS. She was assigned to the Active Naval Reserve Force, 30 September 1996. On October 30, 2001 she suffered a boiler room fire and damage was so severe that it was decided not to repair her. She was laid up in the Atlantic Reserve Fleet, at Philadelphia, PA. She was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register 24 May 2004 and sunk, on 5 December 2004 at 36° 42.30' N 71° 40.00' W, in 2,150 fathoms (3.9 km) of water, 207 NM (383 km) east of Virginia Beach, VA.]]>

USS Lexington - Museum On The Bay
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-02-27 21:04:52]]>

USS Lexington - Museum On The Bay
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-02-27 21:04:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-lexington-museum-on-the-bay/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-lexington-museum-on-the-bay/ Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:04:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-lexington-museum-on-the-bay/ 27.81440700 -97.38796200 <![CDATA[INS Vikrant]]>

INS Vikrant
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-02-24 12:37:01
The INS Vikrant (formerly the HMS Hercules (R49)) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy. Her keel was laid down November 12, 1943 by Vickers-Armstrong of Tyne, England, and she was launched on September 22, 1945. Construction was suspended after World War II and she was laid up for possible future use. In January 1957 she was sold to India, and construction was completed at Harland and Wolff with an extensively modernized design, including an angled deck with steam catapults, a modified island, and many other improvements. Vikrant was India's only carrier for over 20 years, but by the early 1990s she was effectively out of service because of her poor condition. Even following major overhauls she was rarely put to sea. She was formally decommissioned January 31, 1997 and is preserved as a museum at Mumbai.]]>

INS Viraat
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-02-24 12:36:49
INS Viraat was laid down as a Centaur-class aircraft carrier HMS Elephant in 1944 but the original order was cancelled in 1945 when very little work had been done. Later the ship was heavily redesigned, renamed HMS Hermes and launched in 1953. She was completed in 1959 and served as an aircraft carrier until 1971 when she was paid off for conversion to a commando carrier. In 1977 she was rerated as ASW carrier, served until 1984 and acted as flagship of the Falklands Task Force in 1982. In 1986 she was refitted at Devonport and sold to India in 1987 and renamed INS Viraat. Sherecently underwent an upgrade and will serve the Indian Navy until about 2010. It carries a complement of Harriers for Air Defence of the Fleet. The air fleet is generally based at Dabolim, Goa when not on the carrier.. ]]>

USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2006-02-21 16:06:35
USS Kittyhawk's, launched 1n 21 May 1960 and commissioned in 21 April 1961, home port is Yokosuka, Japan, making it the world's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-kitty-hawk-cv-63/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-kitty-hawk-cv-63/ Tue, 21 Feb 2006 16:06:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-kitty-hawk-cv-63/ 35.29160700 139.66309000 <![CDATA[USS Midway]]>

USS Midway
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-01-24 17:40:57
She stopped in Oakland while being towed from Seattle area to San Diego. While in Oakland she picked up a new coat of paint.

Pictures
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-midway/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-midway/ Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:40:57 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-midway/ 37.79449100 -122.28320700 <![CDATA[ITNS Vitorio Veneto (CGH-550) Helicopter Carrier]]>

ITNS Vitorio Veneto (CGH-550) Helicopter Carrier
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-18 11:32:05

Picture

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ITNS Vitorio Veneto (CGH-550) Helicopter Carrier
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By: kjfitz
@ 2005-10-18 11:32:05

Picture

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/itns-vitorio-veneto-cgh-550-helicopter-carrier/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/itns-vitorio-veneto-cgh-550-helicopter-carrier/ Tue, 18 Oct 2005 11:32:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/itns-vitorio-veneto-cgh-550-helicopter-carrier/ 40.47675000 17.24494100 <![CDATA[Italian aircraft carrier 'Giuseppe Garibaldi' (V551)]]>

Italian aircraft carrier 'Giuseppe Garibaldi' (V551)

Italian aircraft carrier 'Giuseppe Garibaldi' (V551)
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By: Analogman
@ 2005-08-13 10:34:11
The Italian Navy's aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi in port at Taranto.]]>

Italian aircraft carrier 'Giuseppe Garibaldi' (V551)
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By: Analogman
@ 2005-08-13 10:34:11
The Italian Navy's aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi in port at Taranto.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-aircraft-carrier-giuseppe-garibaldi-v551/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-aircraft-carrier-giuseppe-garibaldi-v551/ Sat, 13 Aug 2005 10:34:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-aircraft-carrier-giuseppe-garibaldi-v551/ 40.44266900 17.24907200 <![CDATA[Minas Gerais aircraft carrier]]>

Minas Gerais aircraft carrier
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By: tiluy
@ 2005-07-30 23:50:58
Decommissioned Brazilian aircraft carrier 'Minas Gerais']]>

Minas Gerais aircraft carrier
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By: tiluy
@ 2005-07-30 23:50:58
Decommissioned Brazilian aircraft carrier 'Minas Gerais']]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/minas-gerais-aircraft-carrier/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/minas-gerais-aircraft-carrier/ Sat, 30 Jul 2005 23:50:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/minas-gerais-aircraft-carrier/ -22.89506400 -43.16816900 <![CDATA[Sao Paulo aircraft carrier]]>

Sao Paulo aircraft carrier
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By: tiluy
@ 2005-07-30 23:46:23
Brazilian aircraft carrier 'Sao Paulo']]>

Sao Paulo aircraft carrier
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By: tiluy
@ 2005-07-30 23:46:23
Brazilian aircraft carrier 'Sao Paulo']]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sao-paulo-aircraft-carrier/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sao-paulo-aircraft-carrier/ Sat, 30 Jul 2005 23:46:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sao-paulo-aircraft-carrier/ -22.89407600 -43.17062600 <![CDATA[USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)]]>

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USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)
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By: dagger
@ 2005-06-10 11:32:35
USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), formerly CVA-67, was a supercarrier of the United States Navy. Nicknamed "Big John", she was named after the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. Kennedy was originally designated a CVA, or strictly an air combat ship; however, the designation was changed to CV to denote that the ship was capable of anti-submarine warfare (ASW), making her an all-purpose carrier.

Kennedy was decommissioned on March 23, 2007 at Mayport, FL, 18 months short of 40 years service in the United States Navy, leaving the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) as the only conventionally-powered carrier left in the Navy. The Kennedy's last skipper, Captain Todd Zecchin, has been dispatched to Japan to oversee the decommissioning of that ship as well.]]>

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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-06-09 09:42:02]]>

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
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By: TexasAndroid
@ 2005-06-09 09:42:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-abraham-lincoln-cvn-72/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-abraham-lincoln-cvn-72/ Thu, 09 Jun 2005 09:42:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-abraham-lincoln-cvn-72/ 47.98169400 -122.22822200 <![CDATA[Aircraft Carriers]]>

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Aircraft Carriers
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-20 22:52:26]]>

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Aircraft Carriers
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-20 22:52:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carriers/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carriers/ Wed, 20 Apr 2005 22:52:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-carriers/ 36.95773300 -76.32971500 <![CDATA[USS Forrestal, USS Saratoga]]>

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USS Forrestal, USS Saratoga
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-20 22:28:19]]>

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USS Forrestal, USS Saratoga
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-20 22:28:19]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-forrestal-uss-saratoga/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-forrestal-uss-saratoga/ Wed, 20 Apr 2005 22:28:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-forrestal-uss-saratoga/ 41.52730300 -71.31579400 <![CDATA[USS America]]>

USS America
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-20 22:27:36]]>

USS America
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-20 22:27:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-america/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-america/ Wed, 20 Apr 2005 22:27:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-america/ 39.88536000 -75.18033400 <![CDATA[USS Hornet]]>

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USS Hornet
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-18 23:54:59]]>

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USS Hornet
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By: nic
@ 2005-04-18 23:54:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-hornet/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-hornet/ Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:54:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-hornet/ 37.77233800 -122.30275300