The Spanish fleet was defeated, with Olympia leading the charge. The Olympia was the Navy's flagship during the Battle of Manila in the Spanish American War. The nuclear reactor does not need refueling for years, which allows the Nimitz to be ready faster when needed. The Nimitz supported troops during Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The air group has ninety planes, typical for its class. Named for the famous American admiral, the Nimitz is the oldest nuclear carrier. Like a Swiss Army knife, these ships are the Navy's jack of all trades. These are anti-sub, anti-aircraft, ship actions, and cruise missiles. As the first of its kind, this destroyer handles numerous different missions. The Arleigh Burke is not one but a class of rugged boats. For specific missions, attached to the hull is a small underwater vehicle. A tower chamber allows Navy SEALS to exit and enter the sub while underwater. Being nuclear, she runs quieter than most submarines. Also, the Virginia's max dive depth is 800 feet. The sub is nuclear-powered (no refueling!) and carries both torpedoes and cruise missiles. The Virginiais a newer sub for the Navy, and like most, it's multi-role. This attack sub is a little-known badass. The Zumwalt is kickass because of its design and how the ship can be updated easily. The engines power the entire boat – not separate generators, which is new for the Navy.

The slanted hull allows for a stable platform, and the angles make the ship harder to detect by radar. Two of the features include a tumblehome hull and advanced engines. It's the world's biggest destroyer at six hundred feet. The Zumwaltis one of the most capable vessels in the Navy.

Though we love them all, the designs and actions of the following nine vessels have cemented their legacies in an annuals of naval history! USS Zumwalt

These are just a few words that describe America's mightiest Navy ships, both past and present.

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