USS George Washington again on Guanabara Bay


This week, the view from our downtown Rio de Janeiro office has been transformed by the presence of the imposing United States aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73), anchored in Guanabara Bay where she will remain until Friday, May 24.

The impressive ship embarked from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, on April 5, with her 330 meters in length, 78 meters in width, and 74 meters in height. The voyage will go around South America to San José, California. Once back in the United States, the carrier will undergo a crew rotation before heading to Japan to replace USS Ronald Reagan.

This visit to Brazil is part of “Southern Seas 2024,” celebrating 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the United States. Since May 15, American ships have been engaging with Brazilians in a friendly display of naval prowess. In a reciprocal gesture, the Brazilian Navy has also dispatched vessels to the United States.

The USS George Washington’s last visit to Rio de Janeiro was in 2015, during another edition of Southern Seas. This magnificent ship continues to capture the attention and admiration of all, strong maritime ties between our two nations.

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