Aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy scheduled to arrive in Philadelphia today

[Mugu]

By Henry J. Holcomb

Towing the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy to Philadelphia for storage has proved to be a complex ordeal.

There's only a 20-minute window each day when it can be safely eased alongside Pier 4 in South Philadelphia, where it will be stored. That's the daylight high tide, when the swift current is slack.

High winds kept the big ship at sea Thursday and yesterday, with its small crew of line handlers camped out on the vast empty and cold ship.

The Kennedy was scheduled to enter the Delaware Bay at 9 last night and begin a slow 18-hour trek to Philadelphia. The carrier is expected to arrive at the dock about 2 p.m. today.



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[DS1]

1. that would be neat to see

[Mugu]

2. I would love to see it, but it's just too far from Chicago.

Maybe someday.

Regards, Mugu