New Attack Boat To Be Named For Father Of Nuclear Navy
January 12 2015
The U.S. Navy has announced the name for its next Virginia-class attack submarine, reports the Dept. of Defense.
The Hyman G. Rickover (SSN-795) honors the Navy admiral generally credited with developing the Nautilus (SSN-571), the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine.
The announcement made Friday comes as the Navy is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Nautilus' first voyage under nuclear power, noted USNI News.
The Rickover will be the second submarine...
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