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Fate Of Forrestal Carrier Still Unclear

June 17 2010

USA

The decommissioned carrier Forrestal, being towed from Naval Station Newport, R.I., is scheduled to arrive Friday at the Naval Sea Systems Command's inactive ships facility in Philadelphia, the Navy Times reports.

The Forrestal faces disposal, but exactly how has yet to be decided. Two options are being considered: Sink the ship as a reef or sell it for scrap, said Navy officials.

The reef option appears unlikely due to the cost, said officials. The former carrier Oriskany...

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