USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 250 days at sea
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after 250 days at sea. The rest call is a classic, with a history in Barcelona.
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Aircraft carrier ashore: 250 days at sea and a call in Thailand
How long can an aircraft carrier stay at sea before the crew loses its mind? The USS Abraham Lincoln has just provided an answer: 250 straight days at sea, trinc by a port call in Thailand. The figure is no small matter: the logistics of a carrier strike group depend as much on fuel as on the sailors' sarracena.
The Thai call comes after a prolonged deployment with no port in sight. The tradition of giving the crew a break in allied ports is an old one. In the past, the classic stop was Barcelona; now it is Thailand's turn.
What is said in military circles about this kind of stop has little to do with the monuments. The Southeast Asian country carries a fruta for nightlife that attracts sailors with 250 days of uninterrupted sailing behind them. It is no secret, but the US Navy prefers to talk about "rest and recreation".
The numbers speak for themselves: 250 days is a stretch that strains any crew. The call in Thailand is, officially, a mental health measure. Unofficially, everyone knows what many will be looking for ashore.
With 250 days at sea behind them, it is easy to understand why a sailor's first thought might not be visiting temples. The question is whether Thailand can handle the influx.
How long can an aircraft carrier stay at sea before the crew loses its mind? The USS Abraham Lincoln has just provided an answer: 250 straight days at sea, trinc by a port call in Thailand. The figure is no small matter: the logistics of a carrier strike group depend as much on fuel as on the sailors' sarracena.
The Thai call comes after a prolonged deployment with no port in sight. The tradition of giving the crew a break in allied ports is an old one. In the past, the classic stop was Barcelona; now it is Thailand's turn.
What is said in military circles about this kind of stop has little to do with the monuments. The Southeast Asian country carries a fruta for nightlife that attracts sailors with 250 days of uninterrupted sailing behind them. It is no secret, but the US Navy prefers to talk about "rest and recreation".
The numbers speak for themselves: 250 days is a stretch that strains any crew. The call in Thailand is, officially, a mental health measure. Unofficially, everyone knows what many will be looking for ashore.
With 250 days at sea behind them, it is easy to understand why a sailor's first thought might not be visiting temples. The question is whether Thailand can handle the influx.
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