1001 Space Earth Nature History Human World Science and Technology Chemistry Materials Force and Energy Heat and Light Electricity and Magnetism Industry Machines Electronics and Computers Cars and Trucks Railways Ships Aircraft Fishing and Agriculture Undersea Exploration

Choose a Page:How far did ancient ships travel?Who built the earliest seagoing ships?How do ships' navigators find thei...What was a trireme?In what type of ship did Columbus ...What was a galleon?Which was the largest passenger liner?How does a ship made of steel stay...What is a modern cruise liner like?*What is the largest warship afloat...*How does a ship's propeller work?What kind of engines do modern shi...How powerful is a modern aircraft ... What is the largest warship afloat today? The largest warship is the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, launched in 1960. It measures 335.5 metres long. The flight deck is almost 77 metres wide, with an area of 18,000 sq metres. The ship's maximum speed is 35 knots (40 mph/64 kph). An aircraft carrier   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Ships