JFK-MARDET.ORG

Marine Detachment (MARDET) of the Carrier USS John F. Kennedy CV-67

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is the former USS John F. Kennedy now?
A: The former USS John F. Kennedy is at the NISMF yard in Philadelphia, PA.  Recent photos may be seen here http://navysite.de/cvn/cv67philly.htm.


Q: What are the future plans for the ship?
A: There are no published plans for the carrier. 

Q: Is it possible the ship could be turned into a museum?
A: Reports from shipmates who have seen the ship recently state the ship appears to have already been stripped.  Official reports state the captains in port cabin has been relocated to the Smithonian sheading doubt that a museum could be in the ships future. There is currently a petition to save the ship, please feel free to sign it, we may get lucky.  Please see HTTP://navysite.de/cvn/cv67philly.htm