USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Rudder Removal

Time-lapse video of shipbuilders removing the starboard rudder from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). The process involves removing the 19-ton rudder stock, which extends through several levels of the aircraft carrier and holds the rudder in place. Each of the ship’s two rudders weigh 48-tons each and are responsible for the steering the ship. Once removed, structural and mechanical repairs will take place as CVN 74 undergoes its mid-life refueling and complex overhaul at Newport News Shipbuilding.

[@davidcarruthers5850]

God Bless OUR Shipyard workers/professionals... they keep ships working. Unless you have not worked in a yard you do not have any idea of just how much and what it takes to keep these ships going. Salute ! USN Machinists Mate Retired... God Bless America .

[@Mj-th7md]

I do know what it takes. It's SCIENCE BABY!

[@god1246]

Well said. One of the hardest jobs I’ve ever had

[@thomasgrand597]

Love these short clips. Awesome choice of music as well. Keep ‘em coming.

[@jamesrichardson1326]

Why was the rudder removed after it was installed?

[@julieclark1765]

When is stennis projected to finish her overhaul

[@ianwinfield929]

Sometime in 2024

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

They look like leaf cutter ants working fast…

[@oubrioko]

never knew that the Nimitz class had two rudders

[@edl617]

The USS Forrestal CVA-59 was built with 3 rudders but the center rudder was welded to become part of the keel.

[@oubrioko]

@@edl617 Do all modern US Navy deep draft vessels have twin rudders?

[@picklepee2771]

Too bad the pay is falling behind inflation at a lighting rate and the workplace is horrid

[@tstahler5420]

Rigging jobs on submarines were never that easy. It must be nice to have room to work. 😂