Groton, Conn. (June 17, 2006) - The Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Hawaii (SSN 776) currently berthed at the Electric Boat Shipyard is decorated for her christening ceremony. Hawaii is the third Virginia-class submarine to be christened, and the 1st major U.S. Navy combatant vessel class designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind and embodies the war fighting and operational capabilities required to dominate the littorals while maintaining undersea dominance in the open ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Mark Jones (RELEASED)
Groton, Conn. (Jun. 17, 2006) - Hawaii Governor, the Honorable Linda Lingle smashes a bottle of champagne against the sail of the Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Hawaii (SSN 776) during the ship's christening ceremony. General Dynamics Electric Boat President, Mr. John Casey and Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter, watch as the ship receives the governor's blessing. Hawaii is the third Virginia-class submarine to be christened, and the 1st major U.S. Navy combatant vessel class designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind and embodies the war fighting and operational capabilities required to dominate the littorals while maintaining undersea dominance in the open ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Mark Jones (RELEASED)
Re: SSN-776 - Alexander24.06.2006 08:28:36 (112, 708 b)
