September 7, uss minnesota was commissioned during a 10 a. Brian tanaka left, outgoing commander of the virginiaclass, nuclearpowered, fastattack submarine, uss minnesota ssn 783, returns a salute from his relief, grand island, new york native, cmdr. Oct 27, 2012 uss minnesota ssn783 by george collazo published october 27, 2012 updated april 7, 2014 the uss minnesota, the navys newest attack submarine, will be christened on saturday in newport news, va. Sep 10, 20 sailors assigned to virginiaclass attack submarine uss minnesota ssn 783 man the rails after the order to bring the ship to life is given during the commissioning ceremony for minnesota. Ellen roughead,a native minnesotan, and wife of the former cno gary roughead. We are happy to offer an authentic 5 panel custom us navy submarine ssn 783 uss minnesota embroidered hat. We ask that you enter only enough information about yourself that your shipmates can recall you. Uss minnesota ssn 783 covers page 1 20112018 postmarks. Uss north dakota ssn 784 is a virginiaclass submarine. Virginia class has several innovations that significantly enhance its warfighting capabilities. Uss minnesota ssn 783, homeported at naval submarine base new london, was announced as the winner of the 2019 battenberg cup award, april 23. Uss minnesota ssn 783 is a fast attack submarine, the 10th of the planned 48boat virginiaclass. Sep 07, 20 during a formal ceremony to be attended by several hundred dignitaries, families and crew members, precommissioning unit minnesota ssn 783 will officially become uss minnesota and join the navy.
With construction beginning on the virginia class uss virginia, uss nebraska, uss georgia, uss, and uss of battleship in 1901, secretary of the navy john d. Uss providence ssn 719 uss pittsburgh ssn 720 uss san juan ssn 751 uss alexandria ssn 757 uss annapolis ssn 760 uss toledo ssn 769 uss newport news ssn 750 uss minnesota ssn 783 uss north dakota ssn 784 uss john warner ssn 785. The third uss minnesota ssn783 will be the 10th of a projected 30 virginiaclass submarines. The us navy will christen its tenth virginiaclass submarine uss minnesota ssn 783 at huntington ingalls industries hii newport news. Word on the street is that the next day the boat will be rolled to the drydock and then floated a few days after that unless the incoming snowmageddonpolynoreaster youre all gonna die11. The pipe had been tampered with in order to make the part appear within specifications. This uss minnesota ssn 783 motorcycle frame is proudly made in the usa at our facilities in scottsboro, alabama. The minnesota submarine league, an approved 501c3 non profit in conjunction with the minnesota air and space museum, is working on a bridge to the future, exhibiting the role submarines have played in our countrys continual pursuit of peace and technology in the world. The contract to build her was awarded to the northrop grumman shipbuilding in newport news, virginia on 14 august 2003. August 12, ssn 783 moored at naval ordinance test units wharf in port canaveral, fla. Juli 2008 wurde bekannt gegeben, dass ssn783 nach dem usbundesstaat north dakota benannt wird. The virginiaclass fastattack submarine uss minnesota ssn 783, homeported at naval submarine base new london, was.
The minnesota ssn 783 is the 10th and the last of the block ii virginiaclass attack submarine and the third united states navy ship named for the state of minnesota. The uss minnesota, the navys newest attack submarine, will be christened on saturday in newport news, va. Uss minnesota ssn 783 held a change of command ceremony onboard the boat at naval submarine base new london on friday, april 20, at 10. Oct 27, 2012 nns the navy christened its newest submarine, the future uss minnesota ssn 783, oct. The newest virginiaclass submarine minnesota ssn 783 returned to newport news shipbuilding on monday, may 6, after successfully completing alpha sea trials, the boats first round of atsea. Minnesota is the 10th virginiaclass submarine and the third u. Future uss minnesota christened society of sponsors of the. Uss minnesota ssn783 attack submarine, nuclearpowered. This motorcycle frame would make a wonderful addition to your collection or a.
Uss minnesota ssn 783 holds change of command ceremony. The newest virginiaclass submarine minnesota ssn 783 00. Commissioning of uss minnesota ssn 783, 7 september 20 on. Uss minnesota ssn 783 is the 10th virginia class submarine. Ssn 784 will be the first ship to make up the third. After commissioning, minnesota remained at the general dynamics electric boat shipyards in groton, ct for over two years. Uss minnesota ssn783 holds change of command ceremony dvids. Uss minnesota recognized as best ship in atlantic fleet. Uss minnesota ssn 783 uss minnesota is the 10th virginia class nuclearpowered attack submarine and the second ship in the navy named after the state of minnesota. The virginiaclass, nuclearpowered, fastattack submarine, uss minnesota ssn 783, returned to its homeport at naval submarine base, new london, marking the. The virginiaclass is replacing the older seawolfclass. Three ships of the us navy have borne the name minnesota uss minnesota 1855 steam frigate, uss minnesota bb22 and uss minnesota ssn 783. Uss minnesota returns home in time for the holidays.
The uss minnesota is a virginiaclass fast attack submarine. This motorcycle frame would make a wonderful addition to your collection or a great gift. Each frame is made with fiberglass reinforced plastic and measures 5116 x 7 716. The color maroon represents the university of minnesota. The virginiaclass, nuclearpowered, fastattack submarine, uss minnesota ssn 783, returned to its homeport at naval submarine base, new london, marking the successful completion of its first deployment. Long consulted the us navys system of bureaus and boards for their input regarding the design of capital ships. Namesake named for the territory, and later state, of minnesota. She will be the third united states navy ship named for the state of minnesota.
Submarines uss virginia ssn 774 and uss minnesota ssn 783 will be the first nuclear attack boats ssns to field female crewmembers, the u. This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. Uss minnesota recognized as best ship in atlantic fleet navy. Uss minnesota ssn 783 newest virginiaclass submarine. Uss minnesota ssn 783 is a nuclear powered fast attack submarine, the 10th of the planned 48boat virginia class. Oct 15, 20 submarines uss virginia ssn 774 and uss minnesota ssn 783 will be the first nuclear attack boats ssns to field female crewmembers, the u. Sailors assigned to virginiaclass attack submarine uss minnesota ssn 783 man the rails after the order to bring the ship to life is given during the commissioning ceremony for minnesota. Juli 2008 wurde bekannt gegeben, dass ssn 783 nach dem usbundesstaat north dakota benannt wird. Nns the virginiaclass fastattack submarine uss minnesota ssn 783, homeported at naval submarine base new london, was announced as the winner of the 2019 battenberg cup award april 23.
The contract to build her was awarded to the electric boat division of general dynamics in groton, ct on 14 august 2003. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Construction on the us navys newest submarine, uss minnesota ssn 783, will soon begin following the completion of the keel laying at newport news shipbuilding, us. The navys 10th virginiaclass attack submarine, uss minnesota ssn 783, was commissioned during a ceremony at naval station norfolk in. The nuclearpowered, virginia class, fastattack submarine, uss minnesota ssn 783, held a change of command ceremony onboard the boat at naval submarine base new london on. This is the official page of the uss north dakota ssn 784. Falcon 3d parts lighting kit for bandai 172 pg millenium falcon. Download over 379 war ship royalty free stock video footage, motion backgrounds, and after effects templates and more. Uss north dakota ssn 784, naval submarine base, groton, ct.
The uss minnesota ssn 783 will be commissioned on saturday, sept. Uss minnesota ssn 783 is a nuclear powered fast attack submarine, the 10th of the planned 48boat virginiaclass. Virginiaclass submarines are built under a special teaming agreement between newport news shipbuilding and general dynamics electric boat. The navy is committed to ensuring the safety of its crews and ships. Ssn 783 uss minnesota embroidered hat navy pictures. Uss minnesota 1855 was a wooden steam frigate launched 1 december 1855 and sold in august 1901.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Brian sittlow oversees the time honored naval tradition on. Commissioned on 7 sept 20 and is named after the state of minnesota. Future uss minnesota christened society of sponsors of. The ships sponsor is ellen roughead, wife of admiral gary roughead, usn, 29th chief of naval operations. The three stars in the anchor chains represent the three ships named minnesota. The submarines are designed for a broad spectrum of openocean and littoral missions. It is the second united states navy vessel named for the state of minnesota, the third to bear the name, and the first since 1921. This, meanwhile, is the upgraded control room of a newer virginiaclass attack submarine, the uss minnesota ssn 783. The color blue in the image of minnesota represents the lakes of our state and the oceans uss minnesota will travel.
There should be a separate set of postmarks for each name andor commissioning period. Jan 2014 present naval submarine base new london groton, connecticut, united states. Brian sittlow oversees the time honored naval tradition. Naming this submarine minnesota not only salutes the proud history of military support and contributions made by the people of minnesota, but will also serve as a testament to the us. Rather than use a traditional periscope, this sub uses a sensorladen.
Navshipso navsea shipbuilding support office norfolk naval shipyard code 284, bldg 705 portsmouth, va 237091020 757 9673484 757 9672957 fax. She was delivered almost 11 months ahead of schedule. Minnesota, the 10th ship of the virginia class is named in honor of the states citizens and their continued support to our nations military. The crew of uss minnesota ssn783 shoutsout the nfls minnesota. Soon after commissioning, a broken pipe joint was discovered in minnesota s nuclear reactor. Media in category uss minnesota ssn783 the following 20 files are in this category, out of 20 total.
The us navy will christen its tenth virginiaclass submarine uss minnesota ssn 783 at huntington ingalls industries hii newport news shipbuilding in virginia tomorrow us navy secretary ray mabus said. Uss minnesota ssn 783 is a virginiaclass attack submarine. She is the third united states navy vessel to bear the name and the second of two named for the state, while the other was named for the minnesota river. Uss minnesota ssn783 is a nuclear powered fast attack submarine, the 10th of the planned 48boat virginiaclass.
The first uss minnesota was a steam frigate launched on dec. Navy names first two attack boats to have female crew. The 377ftlong submarine will have a displacement capacity of 7,800t, dive to depths greater than. Virginia class ssns have a flybywire ship control system that provides improved. Commissioning of uss minnesota ssn 783, 7 september 20. Navy names first two attack boats to have female crew usni news. Currently, uss minnesota ssn 783, uss north dakota ssn 784, and uss john warner ssn 785 are impacted. Thomas flaherty, april 20, during a change of command ceremony as commander, submarine squadron four, capt. Pcu minnesota ssn783 is the 10th of a projected 30 virginiaclass. Sep 02, 20 the newest virginiaclass submarine minnesota ssn 783 returned to newport news shipbuilding on monday, may 6, after successfully completing alpha sea trials, the boats first round of atsea. Media in category uss minnesota ssn 783 the following 20 files are in this category, out of 20 total. The contract to build her was awarded to northrop grumman newport news shipbuilding on august 14, 2003. In 1906, president theodore roosevelt became concerned about the us navys lack of strength in the pacific due to the increasing danger posed by japan. She is the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the state of north dakota.
Download over 268 navy ship royalty free stock video footage, motion backgrounds, and after effects templates and more. Pcu minnesota ssn 783 will be christened on saturday at newport news by mrs. Uss minnesota ssn783 virginia class attack submarine us navy. Uss minnesota ssn 783 returns from its first deployment. To demonstrate to the japanese that the united states could easily switch its main battle fleet to the pacific, he directed that a world cruise of the. Unit minnesota ssn 783 will officially become uss minnesota and join. A broken pipe joint was discovered in the vessels nuclear reactor. Uss minnesota bb22 was a connecticutclass battleship, launched 8 april 1905 and sold for scrap 23 january 1924. The virginiaclass, also known as the vaclass or 774class, is a class of nuclearpowered fast attack submarines in service with the u. Uss minnesota ssn 783 is a virginiaclass submarine, commissioned on september 7, 20. Minnesota s sponsor, ellen roughead, broke a ceremonial bottle of sparkling wine against the submarines hull, officially naming the ship. Nns the navy christened its newest submarine, the future uss minnesota ssn 783, oct.
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