Its decommissioned so its just a hulk, so an "it". Jimlad makes some very valid points as always, but I would say just this. The US battlewagons and carriers attract families and most of all children for weekend camps. These are very profitable and contribute to the upkeep of the vessels. These are not 9 - 5 museums. It would take a big ship to have the same affect here. But I doubt it will happen.