Despite advances in military technology, the Navy's most decorated aircraft carrier was at the Battle of Midway during WWII and other conflicts of the era.
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The aircraft carriers used by America may be impressive titans, but where are they made? Who builds and assembles these giants for the US to deploy?
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Ever noticed the red paint on the bottom of ships? It is not just for looks but also plays a vital role in protecting the hull from marine damage.
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When most people think about aircraft carriers, they think about modern day carriers with angled runways. However, that wasn't always the case.
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Global naval power is changing fast as countries invest in new warships and technology. Here’s what’s driving the shift and what it means for the seas.
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The Yamaha CrossWave is a jet ski designed to appeal to the fishing market. Some of its features are firsts for the powered watercraft industry.
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The Pacific Theater of World War II was one of the most ferocious naval campaigns in history during which capital ships engaged in tremendous battles.
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Before the first ship of a new class of warship takes to the seas, the Navy has one last test it needs to conduct. Here's why the Navy bombs its own ships.
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The U.S. Navy has nuclear-powered submarines scattered across the globe, and China has been making strides to compete with America's submarine technology.
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Whether it's a nuclear or diesel-powered aircraft carrier, it takes a considerable amount of work to keep them servicing for as long as they do.
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Of all the ships in the United States Navy, none are faster than the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). This 400-foot vessel cuts right through water.
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Aircraft carriers can stay in service for decades, and their lifespans are so long because the U.S. Navy puts a lot of effort into maintaining them.
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The Allies lost many submarines at sea during WWII, with their fates not always clear. That was the story of the HMS Triumph, too, until very recently.
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The number of U.S. aircraft carriers changed dramatically during World War II. Here’s how the fleet expanded and how many were in service.
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Long before GPS, lighthouses had been guiding sailors home for centuries. Their rotating lights use certain patterns to help ships navigate to shore.
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In World War II, some U.S. Navy sailors wore unusually large helmets with a unique purpose. Here’s the history behind this distinctive headgear.
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Tsunamis are one of the most destructive forces nature can bring to bear, but what if you live below the waves? Here's how a submarine would fare.
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China's People's Liberation Army Navy could have more than 430 ships and submarines in the next five years, giving it greater confidence at sea.
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Nuclear submarines are a key part of America's military forces, but we have still lost two of them over the years. Here's what happened to them.
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Flying boats were used in multiple wars for various kinds of missions, but the U.S. military ultimately replaced them with traditional planes.
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While the latest aircraft carriers are undoubtedly huge, the largest cruise ships are even bigger, both in gross tonnage and overall dimensions.
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Naval vessels often employ multiple strategies to combat enemy ships, but zigzagging might be one of the weirdest. However, it was a solid maneuver.
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China's PLA Navy now has three aircraft carriers, more than any other nation aside from the U.S. Are any of its carriers nuclear-powered, though?
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Foreign nations rarely attack aircraft carriers unprovoked, but it's always a possibility officials have to keep in mind. Here's what would likely happen.
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America has the most aircraft carriers in the world, but it isn't the owner of the smallest carrier. That distinction goes to Thailand, instead.
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The US military has two classes of destroyers: the Arleigh Burke-class and the Zumwalt-class. How many people are needed to crew them, and what do they all do?
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No matter how strong the US may claim its Navy to be, so long as the underestimated diesel-electric sub is in use, there will always be a surprising threat.
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