Engadget: US Navy decommissions the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
The USS Enterprise made history both through its service and its technology.
It's the end of an era for the US sea power, in more ways than one: the Navy has decommissioned the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The vessel launched in 1961 and is mainly known for playing a pivotal role in several major incidents and conflicts, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War and the 2003 Iraq War. However, it also served as the quintessential showcase for what nuclear ships could do. Its eight reactors let it run for years at a time, all the while making more room for the aircraft and their fuel.
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Navy decommissions USS Enterprise aircraft carrier, 'The Big E' -- UPI
Navy Decommissions USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier -- Washington Free Beacon
End of an era: aircraft carrier Enterprise decommissioned -- Daily Press
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USS Enterprise: A timeline of the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier -- Virginia Pilot
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Logistics people are breathing a sigh of relief.
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