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USS Zumwalt

Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 5:39 pm
by Niner Delta
The Navy's newest destroyer, the USS Zumwalt DDG-1000, is due to enter service late next year.
Soooooo........ am I the only one to think it looks like Capt. Nemo's sub in the movie, "The League
of Extraordinary Gentlemen" ??????................. :mrgreen:

Re: USS Zumwalt

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:09 am
by joseyclosey
Had to google "Zumwalt", I thought what kind of a name is that?......

"Zumwalt is named after Elmo Russell Zumwalt, Jr., who was an American naval officer and the youngest man to serve as the Chief of Naval Operations.[9] As an admiral and later the 19th Chief of Naval Operations, Zumwalt played a major role in U.S. military history, especially during the Vietnam War.[9] A highly decorated war veteran, Zumwalt reformed the U.S. Navy's personnel policies in an effort to improve enlisted life and ease racial tensions.[9] After he retired from a 32-year naval career, he launched an unsuccessful campaign for the United States Senate.[9]"

.....and yes, Cpt Nemo wouldn't look out of place on the bridge Vern. :D

Re: USS Zumwalt

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 10:11 am
by DuncaninFrance
Looks more like a Confederate Iron Clad to me.............................

Re: USS Zumwalt

Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:45 pm
by Karl/Pa.
Stealth design technology.