[headstamp 2]

25 years? I would think that is nothing in the way of a life cycle of a Navy ship.

[Secret Agent Man]

One of our carriers lasted over 50 years, I think Enterprise was the one that has served over 50 years.

Many were refitted along the way to carry modern jets. USS Hancock served 32 years, 1944-1976.

[GeronL]

[K-Stater]

25 years? I would think that is nothing in the way of a life cycle of a Navy ship.

Actually it's less than that. The Brits had three carriers and only kept two in commission at any one time. So the Ark Royal spent about 8 of those 25 years laid up or in overhaul.