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USS Enterprise (CVN-65)

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USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier that played a significant role in Cold War operations, including the Vietnam War and Gulf War. The ship was commissioned on November 25, 1961, at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and was the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, powered by Westinghouse Electric Corporation A2W nuclear reactors. The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was constructed by Newport News Shipbuilding and was homeported at Naval Station Norfolk and later at Naval Air Station Alameda. The ship was named after the USS Enterprise (CV-6), a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier that served during World War II and was decorated with the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Unit Commendation.

● History

The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was authorized by the United States Congress in 1958 and was designed to be a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, with a reactor powered by United States Atomic Energy Commission-approved nuclear fuel. The ship was built by Newport News Shipbuilding and was launched on September 24, 1960, with First Lady Mamie Eisenhower serving as the ship's sponsor. The ship was commissioned on November 25, 1961, at Norfolk Naval Shipyard with Captain Vincent P. de Poix in command. The ship's first Commander, Naval Air Forces was Vice Admiral Bernard L. Austin, who later served as the Chief of Naval Operations. The ship was also commanded by Captain James L. Holloway III, who later served as the Chief of Naval Operations and was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.

● Design and construction

The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was designed to be a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, with a displacement of over 93,000 long tons and a length of 1,123 feet. The ship was powered by Westinghouse Electric Corporation A2W nuclear reactors, which provided a horsepower of 280,000. The ship was constructed with a flight deck made of teak and was equipped with a catapult system designed by North American Aviation. The ship's aircraft elevators were designed by United Technologies and the ship's arresting gear was designed by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation. The ship was also equipped with a Phalanx CIWS close-in weapon system designed by General Dynamics.

● Operational history

The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) played a significant role in Cold War operations, including the Vietnam War and Gulf War. The ship was deployed to the Mediterranean Sea in 1962 and participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis, serving as a flagship for the United States Sixth Fleet. The ship was also deployed to the Gulf of Tonkin in 1965 and participated in the Vietnam War, conducting air strikes against North Vietnamese Army targets. The ship was commanded by Captain James L. Holloway III during the Gulf War and participated in Operation Desert Storm, conducting air strikes against Iraqi Republican Guard targets. The ship was also deployed to the Indian Ocean in 2001 and participated in Operation Enduring Freedom, conducting air strikes against Taliban targets.

● Decommissioning and disposal

The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) was decommissioned on February 3, 2017, at Naval Station Norfolk after 55 years of service. The ship was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register on February 3, 2017, and is currently awaiting disposal at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. The ship's nuclear reactors are being decommissioned by Bechtel National Inc. and the ship's hull is being dismantled by International Shipbreaking Limited. The ship's anchors are being preserved at the United States Naval Academy and the ship's bell is being preserved at the National Museum of the United States Navy.

● Specifications

The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) had a displacement of over 93,000 long tons and a length of 1,123 feet. The ship was powered by Westinghouse Electric Corporation A2W nuclear reactors, which provided a horsepower of 280,000. The ship had a top speed of over 30 knots and a range of over 400 nautical miles. The ship was equipped with a flight deck made of teak and was equipped with a catapult system designed by North American Aviation. The ship's aircraft elevators were designed by United Technologies and the ship's arresting gear was designed by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation.

● Legacy

The USS Enterprise (CVN-65) played a significant role in United States Navy history, serving as a flagship for the United States Sixth Fleet and participating in several major conflicts, including the Vietnam War and Gulf War. The ship was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation and was recognized for its service by the United States Congress. The ship's legacy continues to be celebrated by the United States Navy and the ship's name has been adopted by the USS Enterprise (CVN-80), a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier currently under construction at Newport News Shipbuilding. The ship's history is also preserved at the National Museum of the United States Navy and the United States Naval Academy. Category:United States Navy aircraft carriers

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