USS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore on its way home from Middle East

The 100,000-tonne USS Abraham Lincoln cannot stop instantly. From a top  speed of 30 knots, it takes approximately two miles (3.2 km) of 'crashing  back' the engines to halt. #wioncards #ussabrahamlincoln #30knots

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sailed past Singapore early on Sunday as it headed home after a grueling deployment in the Middle East. It’s expected to stop in Thailand for a port visit.

Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it transited waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time.

The USS Abraham Lincoln uses a 7-layer shield, ranging from F-35 jets and  Aegis destroyers to SeaSparrow missiles and Phalanx guns. It combines  hard-kill weapons with electronic jamming to stop aerial threats. #

The Lincoln, one of the U.S. Navy’s largest warships, was supporting the U.S. war against Iran. Its deployment included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 250 days. Concerns have grown about the Lincoln’s lengthy deployment following reports of deteriorating mental health among the crew and shortages of supplies including food and hygiene products.

Thai officials have said the Lincoln will stop in Thailand for rest and recovery before returning to its U.S. base.

Source :

AP

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