Housing for over 2,000 personnel, creating a floating city.
Personal accounts (or fictionalized logs) of the sailors living within the "Big Ship." [WBDP] 11 - Big Ship, Big Guns, Big Trouble! [B...
While the ship is a powerhouse, episode 11 focuses heavily on the "Big Trouble"—the inherent risks of operating such a massive platform. 1. The Target on its Back Housing for over 2,000 personnel, creating a floating city
Each shell weighs as much as a small car (approx. 2,700 lbs). Range: The ability to strike targets over 20 miles away. The Target on its Back Each shell weighs
Because of its size and importance, the ship is the primary target for enemy aircraft and submarines. The episode demonstrates the transition from surface-to-surface combat to the era of aerial carrier dominance. 2. Maneuverability Limits
The episode details the sheer scale of the vessel, emphasizing that size is both a weapon and a vulnerability. Over 800 feet of reinforced steel plating.
