"The 4.5-acre (1.8-hectare) warship has been anchored off Stokes Bay because it is too big to dock at Portsmouth's Royal Navy base. Its sailors were due to disembark the ship for shore leave later this week.
Portsmouth City Council said the influx of the ship's crew to the city could lead to a boost of about £1.5m for the local economy.
Donna Jones, leader of Portsmouth council said: "This is great news for Portsmouth because it means money spent in local businesses: restaurants, cafes and shops, as well as strengthening the ties between the British and American Navy."
and not just restaurants, cafes & shops methinks...........