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The original USS Enterprise (the first of 8 US sea vessels), was a wooden Sloop (a single masted vessel) named HMS George, and was captured by an American Army officer named Benedict Arnold in 1775. He and his small party of men captured an enemy fort, along with a small wooden ship or two, the "George" included. The engagement had been near bloodless, and with "George" being the name of King George (the current enemy at the time), Arnold renamed the wooden ship, the ENTERPRISE.
Although not stated, he probably named it so for the "enterprising manner in which his men showed initiative, ingenuity, and energy (all of which define an enterprise) in obtaining their victory" over the English that day.
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How long was the flight deck on the USS Enterprise?
WWII Enterprise was about 824 feet long. She was the only one of three of her class to survive the war.
What nation had first naval vessel named Enterprise and when?
The first ship to be named 'Enterprise' was the French ship L'Entreprise. It was captured by the British Royal Navy in 1705 and renamed as HMS Enterprise.
What were the short term effects of the Battle of Midway?
Until more could be built, the US only had the carriers USS Saratoga, USS Enterprise, USS Hornet, and the USS Wasp left in the Pacific...USS Ranger was to remain in the Atlantic as she was considered an "easy target" in the Pacific. Lexington and Yorktown (and Langley) were gone. Hornet and Wasp would be lost shortly.
What three names world war 2 ships were named for Alabama cities?
The ships were the heavy cruiser USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37) and the light cruisers USS Birmingham (CL-62) and USS Mobile (CL-63).
Which warship in naval history has sunk the most tonnage?
Probably the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise; the only survivor out of the three sisters, USS Yorktown (sunk at the Battle of Midway), USS Hornet (sunk at the Battle of Santa Cruz). Much to the heartbreak of most US Sailors of WW2, she was scrapped (re-cycled) in 1959.
What aircraft carrier is named gray ghost?
USS Enterprise CV-6
What movie does the enterprize belong to?
The Enterprise is a starship that is used in the Star Trek science fiction movie's. Formally named the USS Enterprise, the ship has appeared in several Star Trek movie's. The first movie featuring the USS Enterprise is simply named 'Star Trek- The Motion Picture'.
How sailors on board the uss enterprise?
They become on the USS Enterprise by boarding it.
Is the USS Enterprise a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier?
She is literally one-of-a-kind. In 1958, they planned to make six nuclear-powered carriers and call them the Enterprise class carriers, but they cost too much so they only made the one named USS Enterprise. Nimitz class carriers were built later. Although the Nimitz class carriers are loosely based on the USS Enterprise, the USS Enterprise is not in the Nimitz class and is quite different. So, no. The USS Enterprise is not a Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier.
Who was not a captain of the starship enterprise Christopher pike or kathryn janeway?
Kathryn Janeway was not a captain of the USS Enterprise. She was captain of the USS Voyager.Christopher Pike was a former captain of the USS Enterprise.
In what films was the USS Enterprise A featured?
The USS Enterprise A was first featured in the film Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home in 1986. The USS Enterprise A was also used as the main setting for many other Star Trek films. The USS Enterprise A was decommissioned in the film Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.
Does the USS Enterprise have a greater height than the Oasis of the Seas?
The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701D) is 72 meters in height and the Oasis Queen of the Seas is 65 meters high. Therefore the USS Enterprise is of a greater height.
Who was the Star Trek communications officer?
Lieutenant Alden, USS Enterprise, 2265 Lieutenant John Farrell, USS Enterprise, 2266 Chief Garrison, USS Enterprise, 2254 Lieutenant M'Ress, USS Enterprise, 2269-70 Lieutenant Palmer, USS Enterprise, 2267-69 Chief Pendleton, USS Enterprise-D, 2369 Ensign Sato, Enterprise NX-01, 2150s Lieutenant Uhura, USS Enterprise, 2265-85 and USS Enterprise-A (as Commander), 2286-93
Is the USS Enterprise on deployment?
Yes.
Where is the USS Enterprise in Kingston Tennessee located?
The address of the Uss Enterprise is: Po Box 307, Kingston, TN 37763-0307
What is the largest aircraft carrier?
The Biggest is USS enterprise(cvn-67) and the most massive is USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) comeing close to 104 000t
What happend to the uss enterprise?
The most decorated US warship in US Naval history was scrapped in 1959; USS Enterprise (CV-6).
