Out on the open ocean, some warships look impressive… and then there are ships that feel almost unreal in scale. USS Tripoli (LHA‑7) is one of those vessels. At more than 840 feet long and weighing over 44,000 tons, it’s not just a ship, it’s essentially a floating airbase designed to launch Marine aircraft into … Continue reading USS Tripoli (LHA-7): The US Navy’s ‘Lightning Carrier’