The former USS Enterprise (CVN-65)—the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier—has arrived in Mobile Bay today (Friday, November 13, 2026) on its final voyage from Virginia to be dismantled. The ship is being brought to Mobile for commercial dismantling and recycling by NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services and partner facilities.
The former USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, makes its final historic voyage into Mobile Bay, captured from Mary Ann Beach along Highway 1 on November 13, 2026.
Spectators gather at Mullet Point for a final glimpse of history: The massive, distinct profile of the former USS Enterprise (CVN-65) appearing just over the horizon as it makes its final entrance into Mobile Bay on November 13, 2026.
Spectators and telephoto lenses line the Fairhope Pier as onlookers point toward the horizon to catch a glimpse of the former USS Enterprise (CVN-65) arriving in Mobile Bay on November 13, 2026.
Walkers and runners along the Fairhope waterfront take in the historic sight of the former USS Enterprise (CVN-65) entering Mobile Bay on November 13, 2026.
Framing history: The massive silhouette of the former USS Enterprise (CVN-65) viewed beneath the Fairhope Pier during its final voyage into Mobile Bay on November 13, 2026.
An American flag waves along the Fairhope waterfront as the former USS Enterprise (CVN-65) makes her final historic entry into Mobile Bay on November 13, 2026.
The massive hull and island superstructure of the former USS Enterprise (CVN-65) glide across Mobile Bay past the Fairhope Pier on November 13, 2026, during her final historic voyage.
