Carrier Creation

Write about the process of building an aircraft carrier, experiencing the journey from the planning stages right through to the launch of the vessel.

This prompt tasks you to imagine the coordination, hard work, and myriad decisions that go into creating such a gigantic floating military base. How does one plan for such an enterprise? Who are the people involved? What are the satisfactions and setbacks during the process? This theme invites exploration of human ingenuity, architectural marvels, and the great teamwork behind big projects.