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December 2, 1951
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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The U.S. Navy is building the USS Forrestal, a pioneering 59,900-ton aircraft carrier contracted last July, featuring advanced catapults for simultaneous plane launches, at a cost of $218 million.
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NEW FLATTOP
With the contract awarded last July the Navy is building the U. S. S. Forrestal, the first of a new type of aircraft carrier, which probably will become the pattern for an entirely new family of flattops. The Forrestal will be a 59,900-ton ship, 1040 feet long, with a flight deck as wide as 252 feet at one point. A multiple system of catapults will allow simultaneous launching of four planes--a feature vitally needed when sudden action is necessary. Estimated cost of the new carrier is $218,000,000.
With the contract awarded last July the Navy is building the U. S. S. Forrestal, the first of a new type of aircraft carrier, which probably will become the pattern for an entirely new family of flattops. The Forrestal will be a 59,900-ton ship, 1040 feet long, with a flight deck as wide as 252 feet at one point. A multiple system of catapults will allow simultaneous launching of four planes--a feature vitally needed when sudden action is necessary. Estimated cost of the new carrier is $218,000,000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Aircraft Carrier
Uss Forrestal
Navy Shipbuilding
Catapult System
Military Technology
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Event Date
Last July
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The Navy awarded a contract last July to build the USS Forrestal, the first of a new type of aircraft carrier that will set the pattern for future flattops. It is a 59,900-ton ship, 1040 feet long, with a flight deck up to 252 feet wide and a multiple catapult system for launching four planes simultaneously, costing $218,000,000.