4:19 PM: Thanks to Shannon for the heads-up via Twitter. The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), which returned to Bremerton 10 days ago after almost a month away, is on its way out of Rich Passage right now – just a note for ship-watchers.

4:43 PM: Caught a glimpse from the west end of Alki Beach Park. It’s headed northbound fast.

5:22 PM: Added the photo we took (via long lens) from the promenade.