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**The Saga of the "Ghost Ship" - Aircraft Carrier São Paulo**
* Brazil's largest warship, the aircraft carrier São Paulo, was sold to a Turkish company for dismantling in 2022 for ~$1.1 million (less than half its original purchase price).
* The ship was denied entry into Turkey due to suspected asbestos contamination, a toxic substance, and was forced to return to Brazil.
* Upon its return, the ship was also barred from docking at the Port of Suape in Pernambuco, Brazil, due to the same asbestos concerns.
* The vessel, now nicknamed the "Ghost Ship," remains at sea, approximately 22 km off the Brazilian coast, with 16 crew members on board, awaiting a resolution.
* Environmentalists and locals protest its presence, while a proposed alternative to convert it into a floating cultural center was never discussed by the government.
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1. **Aircraft Carrier Details**:
* The aircraft carrier is named São Paulo.
* It's approximately 300 meters in length.
* It weighs over 33,000 tons.
* It can house up to 1,800 crew members.
* It can transport up to 40 aircraft (fighters and helicopters).
2. **Origin and Purchase**:
* The aircraft carrier came from France.
* It was purchased by the Brazilian Navy 22 years ago for around 22 million reais.
3. **Renovation and Sale**:
* In 2018, the Navy considered renovating the ship for 1 billion reais but abandoned the idea.
* The ship was sold to a Turkish company specializing in dismantling large vessels for about 10.5 million reais.
4. **Asbestos Contamination Issue**:
* The ship contains asbestos, a toxic and carcinogenic substance.
* Asbestos is used as a thermal insulator in ships.
* The Turkish government suspended the ship's arrival due to asbestos contamination concerns.
5. **Travel and Current Status**:
* The ship left Rio de Janeiro on August 4th, heading to Turkey.
* It was turned back after Turkey suspended its arrival.
* The ship attempted to dock at the Port of Suape in Pernambuco but was denied due to asbestos concerns.
* It is currently floating, restricted to a 12 nautical mile (22 km) limit from the port, under surveillance.
6. **Distance and Movement**:
* The tug and aircraft carrier have sailed approximately 23,000 km since leaving Rio de Janeiro.
* This distance is more than half of a trip around the world.
7. **Crew and Condition**:
* There are 16 crew members on the tug.
* The aircraft carrier has several rust spots and a reported 3-meter-long hole.
8. **Environmental and Public Response**:
* Environmental groups have protested against the ship's presence off Pernambuco's coast.
* A proposal to convert the ship into a floating cultural center was never discussed by the government.