Have you ever seen a Ship put in the water?

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 19:10:57 -0400

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

PO1 John Miller — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 19:32:47 -0400

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

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 19:41:29 -0400

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

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 20:18:03 -0400

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

PO2 Peter Klein — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 22:25:01 -0400

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

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 03:35:09 -0400

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

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:16:46 -0400

Yes it is amazing, subs too.