USS Gerald R Ford Set to Dazzle Off Gosport Shores
The mighty Ford-class aircraft carrier will drop anchor off Stokes Bay, Gosport, from Monday, November 14th, until Friday, November 18th. A strict 150-metre exclusion zone will keep spectators at bay.
Where to Catch the Giant in Action
Locals and visitors should head to the end of Ryde Pier or along the Esplanade for prime views, especially as the colossal carrier moves from the Nab Tower up the Solent. Exact arrival and departure times will be announced closer to the visit.
The Giant’s Epic Journey
- Construction kicked off in 2005, with the keel laid in 2009.
- Joined the fleet in 2012; handed over to the US Navy in 2017.
- Former President Donald Trump officially commissioned her.
- After 17 years since the first steel was cut, the Gerald R Ford is now making her maiden voyage.
- Departed the US on October 4th and made her first overseas stop in Nova Scotia on October 28th.
The Tech Marvel Behind the Name
Named after America’s 38th President, Gerald Ford, this carrier may look like the older Nimitz-class, but it packs a punch with cutting-edge tech. It boasts a nuclear plant that generates nearly three times the power of its predecessors and features revolutionary new launch and arresting systems on its flight deck.
Get ready to witness one of the most advanced aircraft carriers ever built making waves right here in UK waters!
