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Wedgewood of               Newport News           Engraved by the

Etruria &Barlaston         Shipbuilding and       Wedgewood Studios 

Made in England           Drydock Company

                                        Limited Edition 1960

                                        USS Enterprise

The first, a sloop (1775-1777) captured from the British, fought at Lake Champlain under Gen. B Arnold. Second, (1777), an armed schooner, convoyed transports in Chesapeake Bay. Third (1799-1823), a 12-gun schooner commanded by Decatur, Porter and Hull, served in  a war against Barbary pirates and War of 1812. Fourth(1831-1845), a 10 gun schooner help suppress African slave trade. Fifth (1877-1909), steam corvette with added sailpower, served with European Squadron until 1891 when converted to training ship. Sixth (1917-1919), built as yacht, was patrol vessel in World War 1. Seventh (1938-1956), famous 827 ft carrier built at Newport News, took part in every major carrier action in World War II. Eight Enterprise (1960), built at Newport News, is world's first nuclear powered carrier and 4-screw atomic ship. Length ---1100',extreme width---252' ; powered by 8 reactors.