NavSea: JFK available to become a museum

[unhappycamper]

NavSea: JFK available to become a museum
Staff report
Posted : Monday Nov 23, 2009 13:39:28 EST

The decommissioned aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy became available Monday for donation to become a museum ship, the Navy announced, with the JFK becoming the latest and newest retired super-carrier looking for a home.

If Naval Sea Systems Command doesn’t get any viable interest in turning the ship into a museum within two years, the Navy could decide to scrap it or sink it as a target.

Initial applications to take custody of the JFK are due by Jan. 22, NavSea spokeswoman Pat Dolan said in a written statement.

The Kennedy joins the older retired carriers Ranger and Saratoga on NavSea’s donation-hold list.

Organizers in Portland, Ore., are trying to get the Ranger for a museum, and a group in Rhode Island is trying to get the Saratoga, but it wasn’t clear if there are any formal groups set up to get the JFK.


Rest of article at: http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/11/navy_jfk_museum_112309w/

[krispos42]

1. For about 5 seconds, that headline absolutely horrified me

Then I realize it was about the ship. :dunce:

[leveymg]

2. Didn't Columbia Pictures already buy it as a prop?

Along with the White House.

[Captain Hilts]

3. I was at the Philly Navy Yard scavenging for parts off SAIPAN, which is across the pier

from JFK. JFK has had a special status with the navy. They've kept it going with a skeleton crew.