Rick wrote:

Jim wrote:

Range at 25 knots is 5,900 miles. 'Oil fuel' is 3196 tons. How
many gallons is this? Either way, I would have to say it's not the
fuel economy you are accustomed to.

Depending on the quality of the fuel and its origin that would be around
900,000 gallons give or take a barrel or three.

Rick


I might have considered purchasing it if it was nuclear powered.

:-)

-- Charlie

Is this a British or Australian carrier?

My offer would be contingent on a satisfactory survey. And I wonder
what BOAT/US will charge me for insurance... Hey, I have taken a
Coast Guard boater safety course - do I get a discount?

Rick wrote:
Jim wrote:

Range at 25 knots is 5,900 miles. 'Oil fuel' is 3196 tons. How
many gallons is this? Either way, I would have to say it's not the
fuel economy you are accustomed to.


Depending on the quality of the fuel and its origin that would be around
900,000 gallons give or take a barrel or three.

Rick

EG I make it 872,508 gallons (net @60 average), excluding the
Chief's "sleeve" oil....... close enough for the Captain, but the Mate's
bound to bitch.

Dear Mr. Gould:
One of our imaginative staff will reply to your message shortly. Meanwhile,
we forgot to mention an additional selling point on the web site. Because
the galley was designed to handle enormous quantities of food, the disposal
system is equally enormous. While touring the ship, our appraiser made a
offhand remark about the food waste systems being large enough to consume
(and grind into unrecognizable bits) a typical PWC and its operator, whole.
Please drop us a line if you'd like to know more about this.
-D

"Gould 0738" wrote in message
...
Dear Mr. Yacht Broker

Please accept my offer of full price for your aircraft carrier, subject to
satisfactory discovery regarding the following issues.

1. Do you know of any affordable slips where we will be able to moor this
vessel?

2. What sort of fuel economy will we be able to expect?

3. Will this boat be suitable for a cruising couple, or will we need to
consider hiring one or two deckhands?

4. We are looking for a boat with sufficient
capacity to accomodate our nieces and nephews during summer visits. Is
there
any chance this vessel sleeps as many as
ten?

4. We will most certainly want to haul the boat for survey prior to
purchase.
Can you recommend a yard with a 296 strap lift or a
rather large marine railway?

Hoping for a quick reply........

Charles,
Just wait till you try to refuel, plus those spent uranium rods will be
hard to recycle. Wonder if they have that stuff on E-bay? :-0
Paul

"Charles" wrote in message
...


Rick wrote:

Jim wrote:

Range at 25 knots is 5,900 miles. 'Oil fuel' is 3196 tons. How
many gallons is this? Either way, I would have to say it's not the
fuel economy you are accustomed to.

Depending on the quality of the fuel and its origin that would be around
900,000 gallons give or take a barrel or three.

Rick


I might have considered purchasing it if it was nuclear powered.

:-)

-- Charlie

On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:02:08 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:
While touring the ship, our appraiser made a
offhand remark about the food waste systems being large enough to consume
(and grind into unrecognizable bits) a typical PWC and its operator, whole.
Please drop us a line if you'd like to know more about this.

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How often can it do this and would there be any charge for the
service?

Minas Gerais (HMS Colossus class) light strike/ASW aircraft carrier

Displacement: 19,900 tons full load
Dimensions: 630 x 80 x 24 feet/192 x 24.4 x 7.3 meters
Extreme Dimensions: 695 x ?? x 24 feet/211.8 x ?? x 7.3 meters
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 4 boilers, 2 shafts, 40,000 shp, 24 knots
Crew: 1300
Armor: none
Armament: 10 40 mm AA
Aircraft: 35
Concept/Program: An ex-RN/RAN light fleet carrier acquired in 1956. Is the
Brazilian Navy's largest ship, and despite old age, remains in service. To
be replaced by Sao Paulo and decommissioned by 2003.

Modifications: Underwent extensive refit following purchase; angled deck
added, new elevators installed, new island, all new aircraft operations and
support equipment and electronics outfit. Mistral SAM fitted to replace AA
guns in 1994.

Operational: First operated as a strike/ASW carrier, then as an ASW-only
ship. Laid up 1987 due to catapult problems, but returned to service. Now
operates only helicopters, due to a lack of suitable fixed-wing aircraft.
However, A-4s have been acquired, and the ship has operated with Argentine
jets.


Minas Gerais
ex-HMAS Vengeance, ex-HMS Vengeance
A11
"M"
Photos: [HMS Vengeance as completed], [HMS Vengeance in service], [As HMAS
Vengeance], [Minas Gerais as commissioned], [Minas Gerais in the 1990's.]
[Minas Gerais in the 1990's.]

Built by Swan Hunter. Laid down 16 Nov 1942, launched 23 Feb 1944,
commissioned 15 Jan 1945. Served in the Mediterranean, then in the Pacific.
RN designation changed to R64 circa 1945 for service in the Pacific;
returned to previous designation postwar. Participated in cold-weather
trials in the Arctic 1948-49; troop and aircraft transport 1951-52.
Designation changed to R71 under NATO designation system. Refitted early
1950's and loaned to Australia 13 November 1952 as HMAS Vengeance.
Initially served as a training carrier, then a first-line carrier starting
late 1953, then returned to training in 1954. Decommissioned and returned to
RN 13 Aug 1955 and placed in reserve upon return.

Sold to Brazil 12 Dec 1956; refitted at Rotterdam 6/1957-12/1960,
recommissioned 6 December 1960 as Minas Gerais (A11). Refitted 1976-1980 but
laid up 1987 due to catapult problems. Refitted 1991-1993, recommissioned
10/1993; catapult repaired by 1996. During the 1990's operated only ASW
helicopters, but A-4s have since been acquired.

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"Charles" wrote in message
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FS: 690' AIRCRAFT CARRIER

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-- Charlie

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:02:08 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:
While touring the ship, our appraiser made a
offhand remark about the food waste systems being large enough to consume
(and grind into unrecognizable bits) a typical PWC and its operator,
whole.
Please drop us a line if you'd like to know more about this.

==================================================

How often can it do this and would there be any charge for the
service?


Previous owner would not divulge details of experience with
metal/fiberglass/human bone. However, the system was tested with steer
skeletons and was able to process 30 per hour. As far as a charge, that's
something you'd need to negotiate with the owner of the boat.

On Sat, 12 Jun 2004 11:08:37 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

Previous owner would not divulge details of experience with
metal/fiberglass/human bone. However, the system was tested with steer
skeletons and was able to process 30 per hour. As far as a charge, that's
something you'd need to negotiate with the owner of the boat.

================================================

Before committing to an ongoing arrangement I'd like to schedule some
testing.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 12 Jun 2004 11:08:37 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

Previous owner would not divulge details of experience with
metal/fiberglass/human bone. However, the system was tested with steer
skeletons and was able to process 30 per hour. As far as a charge, that's
something you'd need to negotiate with the owner of the boat.

================================================

Before committing to an ongoing arrangement I'd like to schedule some
testing.


Me too. Yesterday on Irondequoit Bay was ridiculous, although in all
fairness, the boats were worse than the PWCs.