CVN 73 Arrives at NNS

Newport News Shipbuilding is one of the oldest shipyards in America at over 130 years old!  Located along the James River in Virginia, it is the sole facility that can build, overhaul/refuel and decommission nuclear powered aircraft carriers.  Halfway through an aircraft carriers 50 year lifespan, it comes back to Newport News Shipbuilding for a multi-year overhaul where it is repaired, upgraded, updated with the latest technology, and its nuclear reactors refueled.  The  Nimitz-Class carrier, USS George Washington(CVN 73), has just arrived to begin this process.  The video shows the ship being lead across the river from Naval Station Norfolk to the dry docks at Newport News Shipbuilding. Hampton Roads SAWE members will be monitoring weight changes throughout the ship’s overhaul in order to guarantee her stability over the 25 years of her service.