HII LAUNCHES VIRGINIA-CLASS SUBMARINE MASSACHUSETTS (SSN 798) AT NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING

[Richard Cranium]

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Feb. 23, 2023) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) was recently launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.

Shipbuilders transferred the submarine from a construction facility to the floating dry dock, where it was later submerged and moved by tugboats to a submarine pier at the shipyard for final outfitting, testing and crew certification.

“Following the christening of this mighty submarine in May, witnessing Massachusetts launch into the river is a source of immense pride for our shipbuilding team,” said Jason Ward, NNS vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction. “We understand the importance of Massachusetts, and we will continue to execute with purpose to bring this important national security asset to life and deliver it to the Navy.”

Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarines are built for a broad spectrum of open-ocean and littoral missions to replace the Navy’s Los Angeles-class submarines as they are retired. Virginia-class submarines incorporate dozens of new technologies and innovations that increase firepower, maneuverability and stealth to significantly enhance their warfighting capabilities. These submarines are capable of supporting multiple mission areas and can operate at speeds of more than 25 knots.

Massachusetts is the 25th Virginia-class submarine and will be the 12th delivered by NNS, which is one of only two shipyards capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines for the U.S. Navy.

HII Launches Virginia-class Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) at Newport News Shipbuilding - HII

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Feb. 23, 2023) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) was recently launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division. Shipbuilders transferred the submarine from a construction facility to...

hii.com

 

[Mopar Hunter]

Here’s another one named USS Idaho set to be christened in March.

USS Idaho set to be christened on March 16

It was announced back in 2020 that there would be a new USS Idaho, and since then officials have been working to build the submarine.

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[Encswsm]

You work there?

 

[mmissile]

Subs are bitchin'....
I had the rare opportunity to do 2 "Tiger Cruises" on the Ohio-"boomer", in 1993 and 1996. It was brand new in 93. Got to drive it, and do all kinds of incredible submarine stuff.

 

[Part Stalker]

"Prepare to Snorkel" Think I might be having flashbacks.

 

[dart4forte]

I remember as a kid attending a launching of a nuke sub at Mare Island in Vallejo, CA. My mom worked for the nuclear contractor at the base. She had lots of stories.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

I served on two subs. One Benjamin Franklin class fleet ballistic missile submarine, and one Ethan Allen-class special operations submarine. 1985-1991 Nuke ELT.

 

[71RRHI]

I served on SSN 696 USS New York City 1989-1993.

 

[MarPar]

 

[Encswsm]

Here you go. The flip side of the coin
HII LAUNCHES AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT DOCK HARRISBURG (LPD 30) - HII

 

[gtx6970]

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Now THATS funny as chit


And gentlemen.
Thank you for your service

My father was was in the Navy early 60s Best I remember he was on a battleship. Dont remember which one

 

[Budnicks]

Very cool...

My youngest bros Dr. Mark was on a USN Nuke subs of some sort, not sure what class
after his 1st degree BA from Sac. State
Electrical/Electronics Engineer, started as a 1st Lt., for his 1st 14 years active duty
While in he was doing correspondence thru Naval Academy,
got another degree Nuclear Physics, kept getting bumps in rank,
he was stationed out of Pensacola Fla. area, then later not sure how many years,
in US Navy Reserves, out here
tell he got 25+ years total in (?), from like 1982-ish to 1999-ish
he left at one time, became a engineer in Silicon Valley, he hated it there
& like 2001-ish the Dept. of the Navy offered him a big signing/reenlist
to come back & train people for the nukes, another 10 years (?)
In Reserves at a min., got a HUGE bonus, for teaching training aspects...
He didn't want to be active duty any longer way too much time under the surface...
Away from home/family...
Then he was a Nuclear physicist, still an electrical/electronics engineer, inspector/instructor etc.
not 100% sure what the US Navy called it (?)
IIRC, He retired as a Commander ? 2nd in-charge on his boat (maybe higher)
killer benefits/pension
He's a Sac. State grad. BA Electrical Eng., then Annapolis Grad. Nuclear Specialist MBA,
now a Stanford Grad PHD, GI Bill he's now a Dr./Psychiatrist, classic over achiever...

 

[RR Fan Dan]

Thank you for your service

Your welcome. Happy to contribute to the industrial war complex.

 

[Encswsm]

I did 20 years as an Engineman Retired as a Chief (E-7) I was a qualified Fleet Diesel Inspector Lots of fun. after that I got a civilian Job with the NAVY
Supervising new construction Ship Building here on the Gulf Coast. I have no Complaints The Active duty retirement hooked me up with health care and a Pension. Ill roll out of this job at 20 with a second Govie pension. I can say I've had fun with this and have no complaints. I thoroughly enjoy working around ships and with fellow Sailors.