The big 'E' is dead! Long live the big 'E'

[MrMalachiCrunch]

I thought these two articles would make for an interesting story about the end and start of a new chapter in the history of the Enterprise.

Global Security www.globalsecurity.org is a really cool website for FACTS.  You get 8 7 article views every 30 days.  You can get around this by deleting the specific cookie for this site which is somewhat tedious to pick out one cookie if you have many in a list, easier is to install a second browser where you just clear all the history every 8 article views.

Enterprise, Navy’s First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier, Inactivated
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2012/12/mil-121201-nns01.htm

Navy’s Next Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier to be Named Enterprise
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2012/12/mil-121201-dod01.htm

[Tall Paul]

MrMalichiCrunch,

I’ll read these interesting articles later, thanks. If I remember correctly, the “bridge/mast” of the WWII Enterprise was preserved at the U.S. Naval Academy so we’ll always have that at least. It’s truly a shame that Admiral Halsey’s efforts weren’t enough to save the entire “Big E” as a museum for us to commemorate “the Fightingest Ship in the Navy”.

“Tall Paul”

[ABWorsham4]

@Tall:

MrMalichiCrunch,

I’ll read these interesting articles later, thanks. If I remember correctly, the “bridge/mast” of the WWII Enterprise was preserved at the U.S. Naval Academy so we’ll always have that at least. It’s truly a shame that Admiral Halsey’s efforts weren’t enough to save the entire “Big E” as a museum for us to commemorate “the Fightingest Ship in the Navy”.

“Tall Paul”

So very true.

[LHoffman]

Oh… man  :cry:

I knew this day was coming. Never did get to see my favorite ship in person.

At least we won’t be without her for long. Still, a very sad day.

[CWO Marc]

@MrMalachiCrunch:

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2012/12/mil-121201-dod01.htm

I note that this press release is dated “IMMEDIATE RELEASE  December 28, 2012”.  Considering that today is December 3, 2012, I’d say that’s even more than “immediate”, it’s ahead of its time.

[aequitas-et-veritas]

@CWO:

@MrMalachiCrunch:

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2012/12/mil-121201-dod01.htm

I note that this press release is dated “IMMEDIATE RELEASE   December 28, 2012”.  Considering that today is December 3, 2012, I’d say that’s even more than “immediate”, it’s ahead of its time.

just a offspring of the philly experiment  :wink:…

[LHoffman]

For anyone who may be interested in the Enterprise, of WWII fame at least, and her legacy, please read: The Big E by Edward Stafford.

Not only is it the best book on the Enterprise, but it is one of the best written books on WWII that I have ever read. I guarantee you will enjoy it.

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Story-USS-Enterprise/dp/1557509980