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ROMOS

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PORTSMOUTH is bracing itself for the arrival of up to 6,000 American sailors as the world’s newest and most powerful warship anchors in the Solent.

USS George H W Bush will drop anchor in Stokes Bay, Gosport, on Friday after taking part in the biggest training exercise hosted by the Royal Navy in recent years.

The 1,100ft supercarrier – with a ship’s company of more than 5,300 – will be joined by American destroyer USS Truxtun and the Spanish frigate ESPS Almirante Juan De Borbon – meaning almost 6,000 sailors and airmen will descend on the city until Tuesday.

Portsmouth bars and clubs are preparing for a bumper bank holiday weekend as the sailors let off steam.

13 years ago. Rating: 1
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ROMOS

I remember Pompei with much fondness.

commented 13 years ago

Vinny

Uh oh... This will not have a happy ending, 6,000 drunken sailors with high libido Portsmouth's infant daycare centers should be big business in a couple years, you should invest now!!

commented 13 years ago

ROMOS

Portsmouth has seen,been and done Vinny.
It's been the biggest port for over 200 years.
I think they'll cope.

commented 13 years ago