lead ship

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The lead ship of the class, Clemenceau, was dismantled and recycled in the 2000s after a similarly contentious struggle with environmentalists.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2023

The class and lead ship, T-AO 205, is named in honor of Rep. John Lewis, a Georgia Democrat who died in July 2020.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2022

The $795 million contract calls Fincantieri Marinette Marine to move forward with design and construction of the lead ship, with options for up to nine more frigates, the Navy announced.

From Washington Times • Apr. 30, 2020

And while the lead ship is expected to be delivered next year, the second ship in the fleet is five years behind schedule and won’t be ready until 2024.

From Washington Post • Oct. 1, 2015

Something flashed at the front end of the lead ship.

From Voyage To Eternity by Marlowe, Stephen