Hyman G. Rickover 1900-1986 American admiral responsible for the construction of the "Nuclear Navy", starting with the submarine Nautilus. T.L.S. on U,S.S. Carl Vinson letterhead, 2pp. 4to., "At Sea", Jan. 25, 1982 to Rep. William Natcher. Rickover announces the launching of the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson, giving brief biography of the Congressman, noting his accomplishments and quoting Vinson and Nimitz, and gives a description of the new vessel: The Vinson is 1092 feet long, the flight deck is over 250 feet wide ...she can provide sustained support for a 100 aircraft naval air wing...." Rickover also strongly promotes an increased nuclear navy. Fine, with transmittal envelope.