USS Nimitz Dry Dock - Episode 2

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  • @SteelyPaw
    @SteelyPaw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love the Navy and everything it stands for. My dad was on a WW2 destroyer most of his hitch as he called it on patrol in the North Atlantic. Compared to a lot of big ships like cruisers and battleships, imagine some of the wild rides he had, plus he told me he spent long hours chipping Ice off a slippery, wet, wind swept deck. He was a gunner's mate 1st class. He told me he got swept over-board once and the only thing that saved his life was his head-phones cord, the crew saw him and quickly threw him a line or I would not be here today at a grand old age of 65. My love and heart goes out to all the service branches, however since my dad was in the Navy, I guess that is kind of special to me. I also love watching movies and documentaries about ships especially war ships and the air-force, even the British, LOL ....... When younger I used to build 1/4 scale RC war planes. My greatest achievement was a twin engine B-25 bomber, took me 4 years to get it done in my spare time, as I owned a 13 employee machine shop and at the time had a family which ate up a lot of my time, + I liked spending time at the flying field with the RC planes I already had. BTW, the National Guard let us use their big long field behind their barracks as a run-way in trade for helping their soldiers learn to fly RC... Those guys were a riot lol, but good to us... I got a few stainless steel eating trays, a hat, and a ride in a tank thanks to those guys. I bet we broke some rules but the colonel was a young very cool guy & so were his men. There were no woman soldiers that I saw were we were, but had there of been, we'd of had as much respect for them as well. Thanks to all service personal for your patronage and keeping the USA safe and helping where you are most needed either here or abroad. May God Bless you and be with you all !!!!!!!!!!!

    • @colinmontgomery1956
      @colinmontgomery1956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You must be very proud of your father, and it must have been amazing to hear about his adventures in the USN.

  • @jhollie8196
    @jhollie8196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1978. As clear as yesterday. Pulled into PSNS to a civilian band playing as we, the USS Coral Sea, CV 43 arrived Bremerton and called it home for the next year. Was assigned to the MarDet 77-80. Had so much fun, I went back to the PNW and did 3 years at NSB Bangor at the Marine Barracks and PSNS was part of our duties.

  • @semco72057
    @semco72057 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That is weird seeing an aircraft carrier in dry dock and I am so glad to be able to see this. That is a large ship and it is incredible to see what they are going to do to it while in there.

  • @Louc2
    @Louc2 13 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was on in 86-90. We were in drydock in Bremerton in 87-88. this is still an awesome process. To see this thing from underneath in the drydock is amazing...

    • @colinmontgomery1956
      @colinmontgomery1956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would love to see that.

    • @MrSheckstr
      @MrSheckstr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You sure about those years ? My dad was on from 83-88 and we moved out to Bremerton August of 87 and he was on ship until getting off at San Diego before it turned west and headed to Korea for the 88 Olympics. We visited him on ship all the time and it was never in drydock during that year. It was in dry dock a few years earlier before it’s 86-87 cruise but that was in Norfolk

  • @ronpisani4583
    @ronpisani4583 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Ronnie really appreciate it

  • @mikebaugus2881
    @mikebaugus2881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I spent 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard......so I’ve spent lots of times in and out of dry docks......I unfortunately know the feeling.....of going in and out of dry docks...in different places....good luck guys with your working

  • @wheels-n-tires1846
    @wheels-n-tires1846 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Funny how times change, like being able to publicly photograph a ships hull, props, etc. Back in the day that was a no-no!! I got in trouble for doing that back in the early 90s, and my ship was an AFS!!!🤣

  • @thegavelissoundgavel9849
    @thegavelissoundgavel9849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Dock Master, tug drivers and line handlers are the Civilian and Surge Main Sailors of Code 740... with some working party assistance from ships force. I was assigned to the Project Management team on this docking and recognized quit a few of my old employees and quite a few of that crops Nimitz sailors. Great group of people to work with(though I’m glad I transferred back to Subs a few months after this).

  • @donaldbass6737
    @donaldbass6737 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I was on the Forrestal from 73-76 and during one dry dock period. I was amazed that the blocks could support the weight.

    • @adstaton8461
      @adstaton8461 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One of the most amazing experiences I had was walking completely under the Lincoln in drydock during construction at Newport News Shipbuilding.

    • @jeffharder8706
      @jeffharder8706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adstaton8461 it’s an absolutely freaking amazing feeling walking under a ship while it’s in dry dock. No bigger high than that!!

  • @420tagalong
    @420tagalong 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I respect everyone that serve's in our service's of all branch's... My cousin served on the USS Nimitz for a few tour's, I also have a cousin that is still serving on the USS Reagan and I have heard so much about the Ship's that they served on.. So yeah i found this quite interesting about how they dry dock'd it.. Would love to work on a ship yard so i could be around them all the time.. Salute to all Men and Women Of Our Armed Forces, I Salute You All..

  • @mcintearj
    @mcintearj 13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nimitz sailor, AVT Corpsman from March 2004- September 2008. I miss the ship like mad sometimes. I can't believe it is coming up on three years since I left her in Coronado and on NASNI.

  • @rogerrice2159
    @rogerrice2159 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I was stationed aboard the Nimitz when she went into dry dock back in 1989 at PSNS, it was a long day but an awesome experience.

    • @rodneyholthaus4622
      @rodneyholthaus4622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was there also in 1989 something you never forget good to see her.

  • @garyl6031
    @garyl6031 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I spent 2 years on the Nimitz as an ASE. 80-82, I'm old now and, I thought I would never I would miss that ship! I miss the old girl

    • @kahvac
      @kahvac 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for your service.

    • @bearwoofie1868
      @bearwoofie1868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your service sir 🇺🇸❤

  • @AudieHolland
    @AudieHolland ปีที่แล้ว

    I always supposed even aircraft carriers needed to go in the drydock once in a while. Though I have never seen a documentary about it before.
    Fascinating.

  • @badasshiker9637
    @badasshiker9637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was on the Constellation in 82-84 when we went into drydock. Something I noticed was there were only a few vehicles on the flight deck on the Nimitz. When we changed homeport from SD to PSNS, the flight deck was covered from end to end with POVs and about half the hangar bay. Plus we were getting the vehicles off within about 2 hours after arrival.

    • @jimwjohnq.public
      @jimwjohnq.public 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did the people who brought their POV's on board have to sign a waiver or something that said basically if the ship got itself into a bad jam or something, the cars would be shoved over the side?

    • @AudieHolland
      @AudieHolland ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jimwjohnq.public I bet they were all insured against such things.

  • @SeekerKnight
    @SeekerKnight 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well done people! You can tell this facility has been working these giants for a long time. They played a huge part in keeping our fleet active during WW2 also. The repairs they are capable of are just amazing. Some of the old battleships would need to have 30ft holes repaired, or have a whole new bow section. Hell I can't get the body putty set right on a car body, so dam, I am impressed.

    • @dmoney8602
      @dmoney8602 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No one cares

  • @sailor9890
    @sailor9890 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We went to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) for drydock when I was on USS Lynde McCormick DDG-8 1980-81 in beautiful Bremerton, Washington.

  • @jesterd14
    @jesterd14 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was on several ships that went into dry dock. The docking master would always warn us that if the ship is going to fall off the blocks it will happen within the first 24 hours. They send down divers to check everything when the ship is just above the blocks.

    • @MrSheckstr
      @MrSheckstr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That first 24 hours is all about the chance of a block failing after the water has been squeezed out of its pores by the weight of the ship

  • @daveschwartz9712
    @daveschwartz9712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    being from the Big E, we spent 10 months in Dry Dock in Va

  • @renegadebiker24
    @renegadebiker24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's amazing to see how my home for 6 months on WestPac 93 is put in to dry dock when this video was made.

  • @GrowMasterGeneral
    @GrowMasterGeneral 13 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nimitz sailor, air dept, v2 div, may 2004-may 2008. Had the best times of my life, and the worst.

    • @bremeloworkshop8271
      @bremeloworkshop8271 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GrowMasterGeneral amen

    • @TSemasFl
      @TSemasFl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then you were there during the filming of Carrier and the UFO incident?

  • @raybin6873
    @raybin6873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How often does a carrier get dry docked? Is the entire hull repainted?

  • @Odin029
    @Odin029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love how they put the big boys on those huge comealongs

  • @overbank56
    @overbank56 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing

  • @davidschick6951
    @davidschick6951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any idea why the dockworkers' hardhats have numbers on the side?

  • @mwillblade
    @mwillblade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, these uniforms they wear now, better than kakis or dungarees?

  • @tyjohnson7327
    @tyjohnson7327 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how many time do you want to repeat the process of the draining and plugging the hole

  • @geomodelrailroader
    @geomodelrailroader 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been to Puget Sound Naval Yards it is an amazing place the largest repair station on the west coast and NAVY's #1 repair facility for the Pacific Fleet. I was here when I went to my sister in laws reception in Bremerton.

  • @ronaldsims6120
    @ronaldsims6120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow that’s amazing proud of all of you

  • @monicadabney8471
    @monicadabney8471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fascinating!!

  • @newlifeeveryday1821
    @newlifeeveryday1821 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome !

  • @the_real_bin_chicken
    @the_real_bin_chicken 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    it's sad to see her without her airwing aboard.

  • @EstorilEm
    @EstorilEm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How do they continue to cool the reactors once she's out of the water? I know they're closed-loop, but they use sea water to condense the steam don't they?

    • @cneddy22
      @cneddy22 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alex Thomas I’m probably completely wrong but I thought sea water was bad for reactors

    • @FP194
      @FP194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The reactor is shut down just before the dry dock because no cooling is available

  • @Hannibal54689
    @Hannibal54689 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was on the Nimitz when it was drydocked at New Port News VA. in 1999

  • @paulgrimm7842
    @paulgrimm7842 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That’s impressive precision

  • @dropcheck6562
    @dropcheck6562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Served aboard her in 1998-2000 when she was in dry dock in Newport News VA. Not the most pleasant period in my Navy career, but at least I got to go home to my apt at night instead of my onboard rack. That is when I didn't have the duty watch there. Dry dock is not where a ship should be in my opinion. It should be haze gray and underway.

  • @rivco5008
    @rivco5008 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 12:20 there's this guy describing some procedure and in the background is the stern of the carrier.
    What is the lattice-type structure just above the waterline?

    • @BrettBaker
      @BrettBaker 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's the ship's stern dock. Here's a picture of it in action: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_050606-N-1416S-174_A_utility_boat_assigned_to_the_Nimitz-class_aircraft_carrier_USS_Dwight_D._Eisenhower_(CVN_69)_pulls_around_her_stern_dock.jpg

    • @timw5108
      @timw5108 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Brett Baker Thanks!

  • @larrymartin6618
    @larrymartin6618 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I am. A Plank owner. Of the Nimitz Whet aboard her Newport News ship yard. 1973. Until October. 77 in. Repair Division. And N F P. Work in pipe shop. Made one Med cruse. It was good. HTSW 1 Retired. /C /S Retired . Martin.

    • @roberthodgins5740
      @roberthodgins5740 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thanks for your service I navy vet I served 4 yrs aboard the USS HARRY S TRUMAN CVN-75 in deck dept and supply as cook. did two ship yard maintenance periods the last one I Did was dry dock both in Portsmouth Navy shipyard

    • @davidsanders1991
      @davidsanders1991 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What is the meaning of the nautical term : "WHET"? I served in the US Navy and never heard this. Thank you for your service.

    • @michael931
      @michael931 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidsanders1991 Went?

    • @tomprince159
      @tomprince159 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Larry Martin I also am a Plankowner arrived Norfolk Naval Base out of Boot camp 01/04/75.on board ship 03/75in New Port News discharged 09/16/78

    • @tomprince159
      @tomprince159 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Larry Martin Weapons Dept Sam Division GMG2

  • @bobbates6642
    @bobbates6642 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is going on with the reactor on the ship ? Were the rods removed before hand or what ?

    • @nickbeam5432
      @nickbeam5432 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wondered the same thing my guess is they never stop it and continually have it running just a guess.

    • @Ray092684
      @Ray092684 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They very rarely shut down. I believe only for maintenance.

    • @MrSheckstr
      @MrSheckstr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It will continue to operate a minimum capacity. The ship is actually hooked up to shore power as well and if the reactor output exceed the needs of the ship the excess is automatically transfer to the land based electric grid. This is not unlike having enough solar panels on your roof you get a credit from the power company

    • @FP194
      @FP194 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The reactor is shut down while all nuclear powered ships are in dry dock because there is no way to cool the reactor

  • @johnnycarel6637
    @johnnycarel6637 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Iron man, sailor man and flyer man that's amazing!

  • @adamrussell6155
    @adamrussell6155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was on the Constellation when she dry docked there in 82'

  • @jaminova_1969
    @jaminova_1969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Boy, that sure is a tight squeeze!

  • @allgood6760
    @allgood6760 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome 👍

  • @newlifeeveryday1821
    @newlifeeveryday1821 12 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love the US Navy

  • @willkastens5585
    @willkastens5585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Assisted dry-docking the big “E” at hunters point in ‘86

    • @Steven9675
      @Steven9675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gone now... ready for the next one

  • @dustinnuc
    @dustinnuc 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @1LonePuma There is a headline pulling the ship in. Computers cranking out line sounds cool and all but you need humans on the lines to make quick decisions and react quickly when the wind gusts up.

  • @TheDustysix
    @TheDustysix 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I wonder how the reactors are cooled with the hull dry?

  • @elvinad4422
    @elvinad4422 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a weird question to ask because I know nothing about ships big or small...are they going to paint the ship because it has rust stains on the sides?

    • @MrSheckstr
      @MrSheckstr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, all corrosion with me sand blasted and new paint applied. Nimitz carriers go into Drydock once every roughly 7 years simply because of the life span of its paint

  • @Bootrailer
    @Bootrailer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting but why the hell does the navy have camouflage uniforms? It's not like they're going to be ground forces.

  • @Cumbriahandyman
    @Cumbriahandyman 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do they clean and paint those parts of the ship sitting on the blocks?

    •  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The move them a few of them at a time after the hull has been painted to do those missed spots.

  • @focusedmessagemarketing958
    @focusedmessagemarketing958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Production tip: lower background music is better.

    • @raybin6873
      @raybin6873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I concur.👍

  • @barneyboy7771
    @barneyboy7771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great shots of people talking about nothing, shots of rope on the wharf. What happened to shots of the water being pumped out and the carrier settling on the blocks.

    • @jmartmac
      @jmartmac 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everything aboard ship was blacked out. Only lighted video were of sides of the ship and dock workers. Looks like something someone picked up from the rejected video from a real documentary.

  • @ivorybeast3508
    @ivorybeast3508 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i was on the coronado agf11 in Bahrain 1981-82 500 man crew, i couldn't imagine 3000 personnel onboard. it was used for target pratice a ways back in the Pacific a real rust bucket with a flat bottom. it was a converted lpd boat changed to a flag ship . not to mention we had to paint it white, radioman 3rd class.

  • @grimthoughts
    @grimthoughts 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sure thing man, I proudly served aboard the Nimitz from 95-98. It was a dry dock I believe 2 or 3 years before that, and when I left in 98, we had traveled from Bremerton WA to Norfolk VA do put the ship in dry dock for its half life refuel. To this day, this ship and all like it impress the hell out of me.

  • @Hassan_9
    @Hassan_9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So what happens to her crew? are they assigned to another ships until it's ready to sail again?

    • @MrSheckstr
      @MrSheckstr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sent off to schools for training, other ships (mostly carriers) for qualifications and General disbursements around the fleet. If I were to guess the ships compliment (not the air wing crew) will be reduced to between 30-50% during this time and then quickly built back up during the last two months of dry dock

    • @Hassan_9
      @Hassan_9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrSheckstr thx

  • @SaltiDawg2008
    @SaltiDawg2008 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A minor clarification. While the ship is being maneuvered in the drydock its movements are not under control of nor the responsibility of the Commanding Officer nor the Crew. Per Navy Regulations, once the bow has cleared the sill entering and is well fair with the dock, that responsibility transfers from the Commanding Officer to the Docking Officer. (In the 1970s I was a Qualified Docking Officer at this Shipyard - Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. I docked several ships in that capacity - including a Conventional Aircraft Carrier and also two Submarines. Submarines are more difficult!
    There is one more time that Navy Regulations transfers responsibility for the ship's movement from the Commanding Officer... know when?
    ---
    ---
    In the Panama Canal responsibility transfers to the Qualified Pilot!
    There are NO OTHER TIMES that the CO loses this responsibility on a commissioned Ship!

    • @Canopus68
      @Canopus68 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We, USS Canopus AS 34, were in dry dock late '69, early '70. I remember shortly after we pulled out of the dry dock we were tied to a pier. On neighbor on the other side was the New Jersey. What an a ship. I got to go on board her sister the Missouri when she stopped in Bahrain on her way home from Desert Storm. I tried to get a coffee mug from the ship's store but they were sold out. I got a ball cap instead. It was good to see her alive and well. The first time I saw her was in '69 when she was in mothballs in Bremerton. I hate the new uniforms. EN1

  • @arnaud2313
    @arnaud2313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The best captain of the Nimitz was Kirk Douglas, in 1979.. in the film "Nimitz"..

    • @leonguisburg413
      @leonguisburg413 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You mean "Finale Countdown" lt was released right after my US Navy enlistment was up in 1980

  • @allforthemama
    @allforthemama 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    02:16 her name is wut!

    • @goatbacon2977
      @goatbacon2977 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just because she is white ??

    • @OkaNieba
      @OkaNieba 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i would take a guess, she has some german ancestry^^

    • @glizboiapex54
      @glizboiapex54 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@goatbacon2977 lol idiot is obviously a name joke not a actual race thing, btw 1:56

  • @vandalynwilkerson3498
    @vandalynwilkerson3498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS IS GOOD TO KNOW.

  • @t5grrr
    @t5grrr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I spent 4 years on the Enterprise, CVN 65, as a Reactor Operator/Technician. At the time, the duty was excruciating, On the line off the coast of Vietnam, it was typically 140 degrees in the engine room where I worked. A 4 hour watch was almost the limit of human endurance. However, the training, the endurance, the absolute requirement for perfection established my future. I am now 71 years old, a multimillionaire, and successful because I do it right the first time. There is no substitute for perfection, and many people pay very good money for that. The Navy can MAKE YOU OR BREAK YOU, LET IT MAKE YOU!

  • @mray1255
    @mray1255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the Captain ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. 😄😄😄

  • @crazyfroggie6546
    @crazyfroggie6546 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    please can someone tell me what 'de-watering' is? she means draining the drydock, surely..

    • @Billys1337
      @Billys1337 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +R Bousfield means she has to pee

    •  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      De-watering refers to pumping the water out of the dry dock.

  • @hotwheelsanddiecastcars1123
    @hotwheelsanddiecastcars1123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was in Bremerton in the 90's when it was dry docked. I was doing fire watch then so I went all over that ship inside and outside.

  • @thomassteenburg7220
    @thomassteenburg7220 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been there done that--U.S.S. FORREST SHERMAN DD931 1970-74 Boston Naval Shipyard

  • @geomodelrailroader
    @geomodelrailroader 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    USS Chester Nimitz CVN68 is an amazing ship. she is the flagship of the Chester Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers these titans will continue to defend us until the Ford leaves dock.

  • @focusedmessagemarketing958
    @focusedmessagemarketing958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 inches. Crazy specs.

  • @daveschwartz9712
    @daveschwartz9712 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    We did Dry Dock on the Big E a couple of times

  • @吳浩暘-b1i
    @吳浩暘-b1i 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    讓我看到人類文明的希望與後遺症。這些影片都值得細細品味。

  • @frediejovellano8666
    @frediejovellano8666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I'm wrong the ship name to Admiral Nimitz!!

  • @TheGearhead222
    @TheGearhead222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whoa! That female Lt. is definitely NOT your typical countersunk Sailor!:)-John in Texas

  • @allstar930
    @allstar930 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm loving this video series. So much of USN life is timeless, which is very comforting. But, these new uniforms are hideous. I miss the fresh bell bottoms I wore in the 90s.

  • @allandavis8201
    @allandavis8201 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    If it is so difficult and precise a manoeuvre to put Nimitz into dry dock, I would have thought the captain would have taken control.

    • @MrSheckstr
      @MrSheckstr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope, it’s the same reason why ships always pick up a harbor pilot when coming into port. The knowledge that do master has is more important than the experience of the captain

  • @nlight101
    @nlight101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the Nimitz..

  • @tonioyendis4464
    @tonioyendis4464 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Looks like trying to put a cork back in the bottle!

  • @jhonrutger3508
    @jhonrutger3508 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was nimitz crew during my last years in the navy

    • @banditorules9163
      @banditorules9163 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      jhon rutger
      Thanks for your service 🇺🇸

    • @jhonrutger3508
      @jhonrutger3508 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was part of that dry dock with good ol cvn 68 my last 2 years in

  • @silverdrillpickle7596
    @silverdrillpickle7596 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well that’s 17 minutes of my life I’ll never get back.

  • @RAA12586
    @RAA12586 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow simple, really takes some hours just to get it in there, plus half the crew stays onboard and awake for many hours.

  • @acoow
    @acoow 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Three Stooges were smart enough not to criticize something they knew nothing about.

  • @pronto355
    @pronto355 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really?
    What ship has lasted for around 35 years without a dry dock service, from any country or navy either military or merchant?

    • @MrSheckstr
      @MrSheckstr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m guessing the USS Pueblo, still being held Captive by the People’s Republic of North Korea

  • @davidcarmichael8394
    @davidcarmichael8394 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    God Bless America

    • @tristanr7799
      @tristanr7799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "agreed" said America

  • @darrellhinkkanen4763
    @darrellhinkkanen4763 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was plank owner. one hell of a ship.

  • @ronaldovidal9986
    @ronaldovidal9986 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    |Gostei muito interessante saber como é a manutenção de um gigante deste, legal.

  • @Chester_Copperpot
    @Chester_Copperpot 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3:43 passed the fuck out.

  • @allstar930
    @allstar930 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In 3 years I got caught by 2 Westpacs but managed to dodge a dry dock. I heard dry dock sucks big balls with insane hours clocked behind a needle gun...

  • @GTR0419
    @GTR0419 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Let's recognize that the OOD was young female Lieutenant. Outstanding!

    • @GTR0419
      @GTR0419 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tweetercopspdx2878 Are you F'n kidding me. SHTFU ahole. Your mother should be so proud.

    • @spearcheckly2614
      @spearcheckly2614 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. They pulled her from the kitchen, made her put on that costume, and told her exactly what to say. All for the camera.

    • @TheGearhead222
      @TheGearhead222 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank God women did not come aboard the USS Abe Lincoln until I left her! John in Texas

    • @adstaton8461
      @adstaton8461 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGearhead222 I helped build the Lincoln at Newport News Shipbuilding. I was an apprentice welder then.

    • @TheGearhead222
      @TheGearhead222 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adstaton8461 Kudos to you! Newport News is a shyte hole and Norfolk is not much better for treatment of the Navy. West coast rules! Sad if that OOD was involved in that collision, as I'm sure that all involved officers had their careers ruined at that point. I remember a 7th fleet wide standdown to train the 7th fleet on proper watches after that happened, which are BASIC to ANY sea going vessel!-(ex) IC2 John D. Waldron

  • @Brian_yeah_that_brian_Strang
    @Brian_yeah_that_brian_Strang 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man this is crazy

  • @1LonePuma
    @1LonePuma 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, an increditble thing to watch. Thanks for your kindness back.
    I've been pressing into the Lord, as I don't think America will survive the attack coming before the year is out or shortly afterwards according to the many prophecies coming in on TH-cam over America this 2012 election. I hope all get right with the Lord, as He is the only way out.
    Blessings to you and your crew.

  • @tristanr7799
    @tristanr7799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    aayy Puget sound, i live there

  • @focusedmessagemarketing958
    @focusedmessagemarketing958 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    WATCH
    THE FINAL COUNTDOWN.
    Featuring USS NIMITZ.

  • @overbank56
    @overbank56 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I never_realized docking a big ship was_such a big deal.

    • @mississippirebel1409
      @mississippirebel1409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They aren't just docking the ship, they are DRY docking it!

  • @newborn9451
    @newborn9451 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good

  • @bremeloworkshop8271
    @bremeloworkshop8271 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The N got me deployed TWICE... had to take their place (N was a 'pier queen', back in 2010-2013, and I was on the Stennis) in 5th fleet. Only enjoyment was pulling into all those 7th fleet ports in Asia. Not fun. Got broken up with 3 times? Lost count honestly. None of us Stennisers were fond of the N's Cheng.

  • @6901horndogg
    @6901horndogg 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is weird to watch, I was the OIC on the dock the 1st time they dry docked back in 1999!

    • @tomprince159
      @tomprince159 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HD6901 Wrong first time was 1976I was on board

  • @mikesmith8278
    @mikesmith8278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Big but simple job.

  • @felyhiggins1584
    @felyhiggins1584 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I spent 42 years sailing with the Navy on 24 ships. The Nimitz was the worst of all of them. I just hope that other sailors have had a better time onboard. It's the Harbor pilot who guides it into dry dock not the ship's officers.

  • @paulgrimm7842
    @paulgrimm7842 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I miss the Sailer uniforms

    • @edfox7672
      @edfox7672 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. The Navy started going to shit when sailors started dressing like soldiers. When i was in we wore dungarees
      very light weight and comfortable, but i guess i'm just and old man that can't change with the times.

    • @jr5569
      @jr5569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edfox7672 I agree, I liked the dungarees much better, USN 61-67

  • @lucasbaxter2357
    @lucasbaxter2357 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    First. BTW, this is the video with the most views with no comments i have ever seen.

  • @focusedmessagemarketing958
    @focusedmessagemarketing958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ever send SCUBA divers down to check ship placement?

  • @bencampbell6479
    @bencampbell6479 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bet China loves these videos

  • @triumphmanful
    @triumphmanful 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    camo jammies just doesn't cut it ! bring back the classic navy uniforms. They all look like marines now. How do you tell who is Navy and who isn't !

    • @jamesdillon5862
      @jamesdillon5862 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Navy wears blue digital. Marines wears green or kaki digital. Air Force gray digital. Army Forrest camo.

    • @triumphmanful
      @triumphmanful 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Digital is not natural. Computer digit uniforms stink. Still look like jammies. Someone made a fortune on selling this trash to the government to put on our armed forces. Big money in Government contacts. Maybe Bill or Barak. Not sure. That is classified info.

    • @jamesdillon5862
      @jamesdillon5862 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@triumphmanful which is why the army upgraded theirs about six years ago.

    • @BillyBob-jb3yy
      @BillyBob-jb3yy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep when I was in we had jeans and stenciled shirts for your name today’s navy are soiled kids

    • @edfox7672
      @edfox7672 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BillyBob-jb3yy Yes! You are supposed to be sailors. Start dressing like one!