dumb stern grate question....

Hi :

   I am not sure to what you refer . Is this a construct on the stern of the newer classes ? Also , Now please take this to heart ." There is no such thing as a stupid question , Only the results of someone Not asking it " I doubt it is for being tugged though.

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What does the stern grate do on a carrier? Is for getting pushed by tugs?

Navy photo via Navy News Service

Not for pushing.  The grate on the stern of US Carriers is part of a boarding dock system.

At anchorage, all small boat traffic is via the dock.   From there through a secure access portal to the quarterdeck.   This limits the access to the internals of the ship to potential bad actors.  This is much better than multiple gangways (officer & enlisted)  at different parts of the ship