{"product_id":"uss-midway-propeller","title":"USS MIDWAY-Propeller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the first time in its history, authentic structural material from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSS Midway (CV-41)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been made available to the public. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese PlaneTags are crafted from manganese-bronze removed from the ship’s original propellers during documented preservation efforts by the USS Midway Museum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_CV-41_HERO04_480x269_86aec237-3dcf-47b4-8fc1-5ef1c8f2530b.jpg?v=1772141129\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_CV-41_HERO03_480x269_7a6a9ecb-c90e-45d3-9d7e-77fb1667c0f2.jpg?v=1772142309\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn marine vessels, a propeller is properly called a screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSS Midway was fitted with four massive manganese-bronze screws, two to port and two to starboard. The inboard screws measured 17 feet 6 inches in diameter and weighed nearly 20 tons each. The outboard screws were even larger, stretching 18 feet 8 inches and weighing over 21 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, during museum-led preservation work addressing tidal stress at the stern, portions of several screw blades were carefully removed. Those removed sections are now being preserved through this limited PlaneTags release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach tag originates from that manganese-bronze alloy, a metal chosen for strength, corrosion resistance, and decades of open-ocean service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy These Pieces Were Removed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile berthed in its current location, parts of the lower screw blades would contact the shoreline during extreme low tides. Over time, this caused stress within the shaft alleys and contributed to structural strain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo remediate this issue and ensure long-term preservation, the museum removed portions of seven screw blades and sections of the rudders. This careful intervention reduced stress on the vessel and helped protect Midway’s integrity for future generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe material removed during that preservation effort is what you see here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_MIDWAY_PROPELLER_Gallery01_480X600_857488d8-eaff-400e-a1ec-f866809ead79.jpg?v=1772143155\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUSS MIDWAY C-41-Propeller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT26_USS_CV-41_lineart_3904e2db-662b-4f82-a652-815508634de1.jpg?v=1772468608\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e           \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer \/ Builder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newport News Shipbuilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midway-class Aircraft Carrie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShip Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e USS Midway (CV-41)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommissioned:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 September 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4,100–4,700 (Ship’s Company and Air Wing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e1,001 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam: \u003c\/strong\u003e121 ft (Waterline), up to 238 ft (Flight Deck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDraft: \u003c\/strong\u003e34.5 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003eApprox. 222 ft (keel to mast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to ~137 aircraft (design capacity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical operational air wing: ~65–100 aircraft depending on era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Speed: \u003c\/strong\u003e33 knots (≈38 mph)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~12,000 nautical miles at cruising speed (approx., depending on operations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1945–1992 (47 years in service)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e~45,000 tons (standard) \/ Up to ~64,000–70,000 tons (full load after upgrades)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropulsion:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerplant: \u003c\/strong\u003e12x Babcock \u0026amp; Wilcox boilers, 4x Westinghouse geared steam turbines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~212,000 shaft horsepower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropulsion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x shafts driving 4 × propellers (screws)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropeller\/Screw Configuration:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidway is fitted with four screws constructed from special manganese-bronze:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInboard Screws:\u003c\/strong\u003e • Five blades • 17 ft 6 in diameter • Approx. 19.7 tons each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutboard Screws:\u003c\/strong\u003e • Four blades • 18 ft 8 in diameter • Approx. 21.7 tons each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreservation Partnership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release is part of an exclusive collaboration with the \u003cstrong\u003eUSS Midway Museum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll material used in this edition was removed as part of documented preservation and maintenance work. Proceeds received by the museum support the continued conservation of USS Midway and its educational mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis marks the first time authentic structural components of the ship have been made available in this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Metal: Manganese Bronze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManganese bronze is a high-strength copper alloy engineered for marine propulsion systems. It withstands immense torque, vibration, and saltwater exposure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor decades, these screws converted steam power into forward motion, carrying USS Midway through the Cold War, Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, and countless deployments across the globe. Each PlaneTag preserves a small fragment of that engineering legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Release Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic manganese-bronze from USS Midway’s original propeller screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoved during documented 2023 museum-led preservation efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive collaboration with the USS Midway Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually engraved and serialized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a premium collector’s box with a custom USS Midway preservation card documenting the origin and historical significance of the material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited inaugural release of structural material from the ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two tags are identical. Each carries natural variations in color, texture, and patina from decades of service at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Piece of Naval Engineering History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSS Midway served from 1945 to 1992, nearly fifty years of continuous evolution in naval aviation. Beneath the flight deck, below the hangar deck, and deep within the hull, these screws powered the ship through some of the most pivotal moments of the 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, a small portion of that propulsion system has been preserved in a form that can be held, studied, and remembered. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is more than a collectible. It is a preserved fragment of a ship that carried generations of sailors, aviators, engineers, and history across the world’s oceans. Own a piece of USS Midway, preserved with purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin our USS Midway mailing list and be notified of future Midway PlaneTags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Aviation Gift\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the color of your PlaneTag. 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