The aircraft carriers actually have the capability to extremely fast, speed is over 30 knots. The hydrofoil patrol craft were extremely fast and could go over 48 knots, but the last was decommissioned in 1993. The Asheville class PG's operated on gas turbines and could exceed 42 knots, but I put the last one out of service in 1981.
Actual top speeds are classified, these are just what can be found in the public domain.
A large US Navy ship.
The term "NAR" doesn't refer to a Navy ship - it's the standard Navy acronym for Naval Air Reserve.
The USS Constitution is the oldest comissioned ship in the US Navy. The USS Constitution is "Old Ironsides" and is the oldest ship still commissioned by the U.S. Navy.
Navy ships are designated as USS for United States Ship. They also receive a designation that tells you more about the ship. DD stands for Destroyer.
USS Cole
Landing Helicopter Assault
The logo for the US Navy is a bald eagle with spread wings, stood in front of the US flag. The logo for the US Navy Seals, however is a bald eagle on an ancor, in front of a ship.
USS Constitution 1797
USS Vincennes
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tony rhymes with pony