A US Navy aircraft carrier has drawn attention for its appearance after a lengthy deployment. The USS Abraham Lincoln, nearly 335 meters long, was covered in rust from bow to stern. Experts say this is to be expected given the ship's recent history. The Navy reports that the Lincoln spent 286 days at sea since departing its home port in November.

The ship participated in combat and blockade operations against Iran in the Middle East for months. A former US Navy captain notes that rust along the waterline is not unusual for a ship that has spent 60 days or more at sea.

Further details on the ship's condition and deployment are available from the source.