United StatesCaliforniaAlameda CountyWoodstockOld Alameda Point37°46’21” N 122°18’5” W
March 26, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
USS Hornet was the 8th ship of the US Navy to carry this name. The ship has a displacement of 27100 Tons (36380 Tons fully loaded), an overall length of 266m (250m waterline) and a beam of 45m (28mRead more
United StatesCaliforniaAlameda CountyWoodstockOld Alameda Point37°46’22” N 122°18’11” W
March 26, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
The ship was originally build with a straight flight deck, as all WW2 carriers. In 1955 this was converted to an angled flight deck, which allows for simultaneous starting and landing of planes. ThisRead more
United StatesCaliforniaAlameda CountyWoodstockOld Alameda Point37°46’22” N 122°18’10” W
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USS Hornet had only one main hangar, designed for originally 90-100 aircrafts. She is equipped with three elevators: two located in the centerline and one on the deck edge on the port side.
United StatesCaliforniaAlameda CountyWoodstockOld Alameda Point37°46’22” N 122°18’12” W
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USS Hornet was used to pick up the Astronauts of the Apollo 11 and 12 Missions after their water landing. The Apollo capsule on display is a dummy that was used for test purposes. First trials wereRead more
United StatesCaliforniaAlameda CountyWoodstockOld Alameda Point37°46’20” N 122°18’11” W
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One of the four 5 inch guns that was mounted as short range protection.
United StatesCaliforniaAlameda CountyWoodstockOld Alameda Point37°46’22” N 122°18’5” W
March 26, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
This picture shows the briefing room for the pilots and the bow section of the ship with the capstan.
