USS Enterprise (CVN-65), formerly CVA (N)-65, is a decommissioned [12] United States Navy aircraft carrier. In 1958, she became the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, and the world, as well as the eighth United States naval vessel to bear the name. Like her predecessor of World War II fame, she is nicknamed "Big E".

for data and photos go to: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) main page USS Enterprise (CVN 65) image page 2 (1958-1999): History: 1961-1965 The eighth Enterprise (CVA(N)-65) - the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier – was laid down on 4 February 1958 at Newport News, Va., by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co.; launched on 24 September 1960; …

Commissioned at Newport News, Virginia, on November 25, 1961, USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was the world's first nuclear aircraft carrier. Ordered to assist the Project Mercury Program in...

USS ENTERPRISE - the Navy's eighth ship to bear the name - was the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. During her more than 50 years of service she has set many records and milestones including steaming with a speed of more than …

2022年8月23日 · Former USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was deactivated in 2012 and decommissioned in 2017. It is currently stored at HII Newport News Shipbuilding. According to a National Environmental Act Policy draft report, any shipyard would not start dismantlement until 2025.

2015年10月15日 · Task group of nuclear-powered surface ships operating in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, 18 June 1964. The ships are the aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVAN-65), left; the guided-missile...

2023年9月5日 · Years after it was decommissioned, the U.S. Navy announced the final fate of USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

2024年9月30日 · The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the United States Navy and the eighth vessel to bear the name Enterprise. It was also the longest naval vessel ever built, at 1,123 feet (342 m) in length.

The eighth Enterprise (CVN 65), the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was launched September 24, 1960, by Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, Va.; sponsored by Mrs. William. B. Franke, wife of the Secretary of the Navy; and commissioned November 25, 1961, Capt. V. P. de Poix, in command.

2017年2月3日 · USS Enterprise (CVN 65) makes its final voyage from Naval Station Norfolk to Newport News Shipbuilding - June 2013 The first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be dismantled at the shipyard prior to the scheduled commissioning of the next aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 80).