Aircraft Carrier For Sale: A Perfect Father's Day Gift!

http://www.frenchcreekboatsales.com/details.asp?File_Number=BOP12 ^ | 5/29/3

[NativeNewYorker]

Ex-Aircraft Carrier--US$4,500,000 Built by Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson Limited England/1942-1945 Loaned to Australia 1953 – 1955 Sold to Brazil 1956, re-fitted 1957 – 1960 in Rotterdam Holland, angled deck added, overhauled 1976 –1980 Laid-up 1987, Refitted 1991 – 1993, Refitted 1997 – 1998 De-Commissioned November 2001, Sold to Private concerns 2002, Sale did not complete. Length: 693’ 3” Overall 630’ Waterline 690’ Flight deck Beam: 80’ 119’ 6” Flight deck Draught: 23’ Fore 23’ 5” aft Catapult: 1 Mactaggart Scott C – 3 steam powered 8.5 degree launch Displacement: Full Load 19,890 Tons, Normal 17,500 tons, Standard 15,890 tons

Engine Type: 2 shaft Parsons geared steam turbines, 4 Admiralty 3 drum boilers H.P.: 36,000 SHP Fuel: Oil Capacity: 3,196 Tons plus 98,000 gallons of Aviation fuel Endurance: 12,000 Nautical miles @ 14 Knots, 6,200 Nautical Miles @ 25 Knots Radars: Air search, Lockheed SPS 40B, Surface search Plessey AWS 4 Navigation Signaal ZW 06 Complement: 1300 (1000 Navy, 300 Air) Hanger: 322’ long by 52’ Width by 17’ 6” height Generators: 4 Turbo generators and I diesel Generator producing 2500Kw AC. For History of this vessel follow this link: www.fleetairarmarchive.net/vengeance/

[AFreeBird]

I like the tow line attached to the bow in that photo.

[bruin66]

Are you sure the pictures are of that ship? I don't think slanted (to the side) decks were built until the atomic powered carriers.

[Phsstpok]

I really want one. Anyone up for a time-share deal or limited partnership?

OK. Think of the implications of "Freeps Ahoy" with this group owning this thing. The mind boggles. I have a feeling we could make Free Republic a significant player in world affairs with this baby ;>

[NativeNewYorker]

I just mechanically followed the links on that site.

I thought some of the images seemed odd, but as I have no expertise in the area, I can't make a judgement.

[Havoc]

ROFL. Would sure screw with some liberals.

[colorado tanker]

Are you sure the pictures are of that ship? I don't think slanted (to the side) decks were built until the atomic powered carriers.

Actually, the British invented the design, and then their lefty government canned the carrier fleet. Now all they have are those little jump jet carriers.

[TexasRepublic]

Be careful kids, or you'll put your eye out with that thing!

[holdmuhbeer]

Is there more than 4.5 million worth of scrap metal in that thing?

[blau993]

It's British ... it's bound to have an oil leak and electrical fire problems. ;o)

Not to mention that peculiarly British accessory known as the "random nut ejector." Every British sports car I owned in the 60s and 70s had one. You would come out every morning and there, lying on the car floor, would be a nut. Never obvious where it came from, and it had no apparent effect on the integirty of the car until the day when the whole thing simply collapsed in a great heap.

[xrp]

USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was the first nuclear powered carrier. Prior to Enterprise, the Forrestal (CV-59), Saratoga (CV-60), Ranger (CV-61), Independence (CV-62), Kitty Hawk (CV-63) and Constellation (CV-64) were all commissioned as slanted deck supercarriers.

[Servant of the Nine]

Plenty of room to install a 15,000 sq. ft. Owner's Suite on the hanger deck.

Think they could install a tailhook on a Gulfstream V?

So9

[xJones]

I'll chip in 10 bucks....lets buy it.

I dunno, the insurance policy would probably be hell. All State won't even give me a quote.

[boris]

"It's British ... it's bound to have an oil leak and electrical fire problems. ;o)"

Not to mention the deck leaks when it rains and the heaters never work in cold weather.

--Boris

[boris]

"Not to mention that peculiarly British accessory known as the 'random nut ejector.'"

Look closely at the background of this still; a random nut is being ejected:

[VOA]

Aircraft Carrier For Sale: A Perfect Father's Day Gift!

Reminds me of the joke I heard about the report on the Kentucky Downs and Belmont winner,
gelding "Funny Cide"

Since Funny Cide won those two races and since "he" is a gelding, stud fees and
appointments for his father (who is NOT a gelding) are rocketing upward.
And all I'm getting for my Dad is a tie!?

(sorry, I can't remember if this was from Leno, Argus Hamilton, or other commentator/comic...)

[xJones]

Not to mention the deck leaks when it rains and the heaters never work in cold weather.

If it's anything like an old MGB, it's a lot of fun to drive until the electrical system goes out.

[engrpat]

Well I asked wife if I could have it for Fathers Day and was shot down with a rather strange look.

[2guns]

I like your Idea if we could band together . I could be one of the carrier natives but I get to pick my spot in the hanger.Don’t let me win the Lotto Im All IN on that deal.Gota be close to the machine shop but I also hold a military rating for twin screws , and I manufacture aircraft parts and plans are on the drawing board for my first aircraft build,GO FIGURE its a Curtiss SB2C Helldiver. someone start a funraiser so this doesn’t get away, where are all my veteran brothers.The best of both worlds a live aboard with your own Airport. no more land taxes hahaha The one life to live

[TRUE_Blue_Blooded_Patriot]

There should be no reason your 2nd amendment rights should not apply here. As stated by President G.Washington that we should have the the might to defend even from our own government.