Have you ever seen a Ship put in the water?

2015-07-21T19:10:57-04:00

http://www.businessinsider.com/military-ship-is-put-into-water-for-first-time-2015-7?r=UK

So, this is kind of cool, so I though I would share.

Here's the incredible way some warships are launched into water for the first time

Like a bath toy.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 21 at 2015 7:32 PM

2015-07-21T19:32:47-04:00

Asking a fleet Sailor this question is like asking you if you know who Chesty Puller is! :D

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Jul 21 at 2015 7:41 PM

2015-07-21T19:41:29-04:00

The launch of this LCS was discussed in another thread on RP last week. IT is impressive to watch though. I saw the Scoop Jackson and Arleigh Burke launchings. Both were impressive, although the sideways launch always scared the you know what out of me...

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2015 8:18 PM

2015-07-21T20:18:03-04:00

On a smaller scale, yes. I've seen Army vessels come out of rebuild service and put back into -10/-20 standards see worthy configuration. I would love to see a large Navy vessel do the same thing in person.

Response by PO2 Peter Klein made Jul 21 at 2015 10:25 PM

2015-07-21T22:25:01-04:00

No but I have seen what happens when one is put into land!

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 22 at 2015 3:35 AM

2015-07-22T03:35:09-04:00

Nope but I would love to see it in person. I have seen a ship in a million pieces on the Pier though. Reported to both of my Ship while they were in RCOH Reactor Core Overhaul. That Sucks.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 8:16 AM

2015-07-22T08:16:46-04:00

Yes it is amazing, subs too.