USS Nimitz starts routine visit in HK

The USS Nimitz started its routine port visit in Hong Kong on Friday and will stay for a few days.

Commander of Carrier Strike Group 11 Rear Admiral Peter H. Daly said at a press briefing on Nimitz that it was a real great pleasure to dock in Hong Kong. Members of the ship consider Hong Kong a favorite port due to its special status as an international city and its unique culture.

He said that young people formed a majority of the crew and most of them were having a trip outside America for the first time. They spent a lot of time learning the culture of other places on board and they were ready to be good ambassadors of America in Hong Kong.

The commander did not tell exactly how many days the ship will stay, but normally the military ships dock in for a few days.

The Nimitz is the lead ship of the world's most powerful and capable class of warships. It's first deployment began in July 1976. The ship is nearly 1,100 feet long and with a tonnage of over 15,000 tons. On the flight deck and in the hangar bay, the air wing operates approximately 70 aircraft.

Source: Xinhua