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Restoring Yorktown could cost more than $81 million

Published: August 18, 2012

The World War II-era aircraft carrier USS Yorktown is anchored at its berth in Mount Pleasant, S.C., on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012. The carrier's flight deck will be the site of the second annual Carrier Classic on Nov. 9, 2012 between Ohio State and Notre Dame in a women's basketball game and Ohio State and Marquette in a men's basketball game. (AP Photo/Bruce Smith)

Bruce Smith — AP

The Post and Courier of Charleston reports that an environmental study of the 888-foot ship must be completed before any repair can begin. A report is expected by January.

Patriots Point Executive Director Mac Burdette believes it will cost about $6 million to clean compartments of any chemicals and liquids.

No money has been budgeted for repairs, and most of the work likely will be a decade away. The aging warship has been docked at Patriots Point since 1975.

Repair estimates include about $20 million in hull work. Other major costs include $10 million to replace the pier, $6 million to paint the Yorktown’s exterior and $5 million to replace the flight deck.

-- The Associated Press

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