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The U.S. Navy Failed for 4 Weeks to Sink Its Own Aircraft Carrier and Got Desperate
Her sinking proved difficult due to her double-layered hull and advanced compartmentalization, making her a formidable vessel even in retirement. In 2005, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier sunk for the ...
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The Navy Tried and Failed to Sink Its Own Aircraft Carrier for 4 Weeks
The ship’s double-layered hull and its many rooms contributed to ... The flight deck was 252 feet wide, giving it room for about 85 aircraft. More than 5,300 sailors served on board.