| USS George H.W.
Bush (CVN-77)
USS George H.W. Bush is
the tenth and last ship in the NIMITZ class of nuclear
powered aircraft carriers. Currently under construction in Newport
News, CVN-77 is expected to begin active duty in 2008.
The naming of the George
H.W. Bush was considered a political maneuver by a Republican controlled
congress which departed from naming conventions by labeling numerous ships
and monuments after living Republican presidents.
Builder: NEWPORT NEWS/NEWPT
Delivery Date:
Award Date: 01/26/2001
Age (since delivery):
Keel Date: 05/19/2003
Commission Date:
Launch Date: 10/09/2006
Decommission Date:
Age (since launch) .6 years
Overall Length: 1092 ft
Waterline Length: 1040 ft
Extreme Beam: 252 ft
Waterline Beam: 134 ft
Maximum Navigational Draft:
37 ft
Draft Limit: 41 ft
Light Displacement: 77607
tons
Full Displacement:
98235 tons
Dead Weight: 20628 tons
Hull Material: Steel hull,
steel superstructure.
Number of Propellers: 4
Propulsion Type: Steam Turbine
(Nuclear)
Accommodations: Officers:
200 Enlisted: 3100
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