U.S. Navy Launches New Attack Submarine
August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
GROTON, Conn. One of the U.S. Navy's newest attack submarines, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat's shipyard into the Thames River, Aug. 6.
The launch, also known as "float off," marks a construction milestone in the life of a ship, when it moves from the shipbuilder's facilities and into the water for the first time to begin final outfitti . . .
GROTON, Conn. One of the U.S. Navy's newest attack submarines, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat's shipyard into the Thames River, Aug. 6.
The launch, also known as "float off," marks a construction milestone in the life of a ship, when it moves from the shipbuilder's facilities and into the water for the first time to begin final outfitti . . .