Seen off West Seattle: Aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, headed to new homeport

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(Photo by Jim Borrow)

2:48 PM: Thanks to Joseph for the heads-up: The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson is in view from west-facing West Seattle right now, headed southbound toward Rich Passage and on to Bremerton. The Vinson (CVN 70) is switching homeports from San Diego to Bremerton, starting with a maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

3:10 PM: Added above, a photo just sent by Jim Borrow. He notes the detail that many cars are visible on deck – likely because of the aforementioned relocation.

Community Member January 20, 2019 (2:58 pm)

Anyone know why the deck has hundreds of passenger cars?

Community Member January 20, 2019 (2:59 pm)

Oh, NVM, must be personal goods because changing homeport. Kinda sweet. Welcome to Washington!

WSB January 20, 2019 (3:17 pm)

Jim pointed out that out and I mentioned it in an added line. Thanks!

Kraigo January 21, 2019 (7:07 am)

Thousands of hours working that deck. Golden Shellback’d on the Golden Eagle too. Got to fly on when I first reported to the command. Watching my Dad and Sambo on the tiger cruise was great. Oh the hangovers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best and Worst time of my life!!!! GSE God!!!