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In general from the top of the radar tower to the keel (spine of the ship) 24 stories or roughly 240 feet.

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The document "INTERIM TECHNICAL GUIDANCE (ITG) - FACILITIES HOMEPORTING CRITERIA FOR NIMITZ CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIERS" states "e. Height - use the lightly loaded height of 215 ft above the waterline."

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