The USS Forrestal, the US Navy’s first supercarrier, holds a distinguished place in American naval history as one of the most pivotal warships ever commissioned. Named in honor of James Forrestal, America’s first Secretary of Defense, the Forrestal was launched in 1954 and marked a key leap in carrier design.  It introduced several groundbreaking advancements, … Continue reading ‘Catastrophic Fire’ On US Navy’s 80,000-Ton Aircraft Carrier: When US Nearly Lost Its 1st Supercarrier, Killing 134 Sailors In 1967