Rusty State of USS Abraham Lincoln After Marathon Deployment Shocks Observers
The 1,100-foot carrier showed heavy rust after 286 days at sea, and crew members will get their first full rest-and-relaxation stop.
- On Wednesday, the 1,100-foot-long USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Laem Chabang, Thailand, appearing heavily covered in rust following a 286-day deployment supporting U.S. military operations.
- Experts note that rust along the waterline is expected on ships operating continuously at sea for over 60 days; the Lincoln spent 286 days away from its San Diego homeport conducting combat and blockade operations against Iran.
- Former Navy captain Carl Schuster explained that removing the rust requires about 30 days of preservation work, though crews will address only critical areas during the seven-day Thailand port visit.
- President Donald Trump has previously criticized the Navy over warship appearances, with former Navy Secretary John Phelan recalling that Trump demanded he 'Fix the damn rust' during late-night calls.
- The Lincoln's deployment has faced reports of morale problems and supply shortages, though Trump dismissed concerns, arguing the deployment was not 'nearly long enough' for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
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