Important Dates
Construction Start: April 25, 1989
Keel Laid: November 29, 1993
Christening: September 7, 1996
Launch: September 13, 1996
Commissioning: July 25, 1998
Maiden Deployment: November 2000 - May 2001
Dimensions
Length of Flight Deck: 1,096 Feet: as long as the Empire State Building is tall.
Width of Flight Deck: 251 feet; (at its widest point)
Height; waterline to masts: 20 stories
Area of Flight Deck: 4.5 acres
Water Displacement: 97,000 tons
Propulsion
Type: Nuclear
Number of Reactors: 2
Number of Screws: 4 (5 blades each, 21 feet across)
Weight of Screws: 64,000 pounds each
Top Speed: Exceeds 30 knots
Flight Deck/Air Wing
Number of Catapults: 4
Number of Aircraft Elevators: 4
Size of Air Wing: Twelve squadrons, with more than 80
Miscellaneous
Homeport: Norfolk, VA
Crew Size: More than 5,200 with embarked Air Wing, more than 3,000 without Air Wing.
Meals served daily: 18,150
Number of compartments: 2,700
Number of Anchors: 2, from USS FORRESTAL (CV 59)
Weight of Anchors: 30 tons each
Length of Anchor chain: More than 1,000 feet, with 684 links each weighing 365 pounds each.
Number of Telephones: 2,000
Tactical Aircraft: F-14 Tomcats, F/A-18 Hornets, EA-6B Prowlers, S-3B Vikings, E-2C Hawkeyes, SH-60 Sea Hawks and C-2 Greyhound.
Ship's Seal
Just as branches of the government have emblems to distinguish their respective organizations from one another, Naval vessels do as well. The seal, designed by the crew of USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, is a way of symbolizing and honoring the ship's namesake. Every aspect of the seal has relevance.
Blue and gold, long recognized as the colors of the sea service, were adopted from the Department of Defense Seal and used as a reference to President Harry S. Truman's development of our nation's Defense Department.
Oval in shape, the coat of arms characterizes the global on-station capability of the ship and the United States Navy. Truman's name forms the shape of a forward-deployed aircraft carrier prepared to uphold and protect American interests.
The eagles assume a dominant presence denoting command of the sea, strength and authority, yet one grasps an olive branch, emphasizing the carrier's peacekeeping mission and Harry S. Truman's attitude: "To bear no malice." The eagle embodies the principles of integrity and honesty which personify Truman's attitudes and beliefs.
The encased signal flag inscription spells H S T and is flanked by wreaths denoting the honor and achievement which President Truman accomplished and the ship strives to achieve.
Thirty-three gold stars commemorate Harry S. Truman's term as 33rd president of the United States. The ship's motto, "The Buck Stops Here," derives from President Truman's belief that he ultimately bore the responsibility for making the final decision. Passing the buck was not an option. Through decisive leadership, commitment to excellence, and eternal vigilance, the officers and crew of HARRY S. TRUMAN strive to fulfill President Truman's principles.
Credits: Naval Historical Center / USN
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