The US Navy, recognized as the most formidable naval force in the world, is home to the largest warship ever constructed, the impressive USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.

Measuring an astounding 1,106 feet in length and displacing over 100,000 tons when fully laden, she embodies the pinnacle of naval engineering.

However, at the other end of the spectrum, the US Navy also houses the Booming Beaver, the smallest military vessel in the world.

The 19footlong tugboat may seem diminutive, yet she plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of the planet’s most powerful Navy.

Remarkably, her origins can be traced back to a world far removed from military harbors…