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To: Jeff Gordon

QM2 = 151,000 tons and 1,131 feet long

CVN77 USS RONALD REAGAN = 97,000 tons 1092 feet long


26 posted on 02/05/2007 8:30:35 AM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: ArrogantBustard

If I recall correctly, the way you measure tonnage is different for naval vessels than for civilian vessels. But I cannot remember what the difference is.


27 posted on 02/05/2007 9:50:00 AM PST by GreenLanternCorps (Hi, I'm the DREAD PIRATE ROBERTS! (TM) Ask about franchise opportunities in your area!)
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To: ArrogantBustard

CVN 77 is the George H. W. Bush not the USS RONALD REAGAN which is the CVN 76

U.S. Navy - Carriers: List of carriers
http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/ships/carriers/cv-list1.html


29 posted on 02/05/2007 5:29:10 PM PST by quietolong
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