![]() ![]() USN photo # DN-SC-83-10789, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of. USN photo courtesy of the Federation of American Scientists (fas.org).Ĭrewmen stand at attention on deck during the breaking of the flag at the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Florida (SSBN-728) on 18 June 1983. ![]() USN photo courtesy of General Dynamics / Electric Boat via Dale Hargrave.įlorida (SSBN-728), underway, possibly during her sea trials off the Atlantic Coast, 1982-83. The Georgia (SSBN-729) is on the blocks to the right and would be launched in a little less than a year. The crowd of spectators overflow as Florida (SSBN-728) awaits her traditional champagne christening during the ceremonies at the Electric Boat Company 14 November 1981. Official USN photo # DN-SN-82-00980 by General Dynamics / Electric Boat, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of. In the background is the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Florida (SSBN-728) under construction. Official USN photo # DN-SC-82-05949 by General Dynamics / Electric Boat, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of .Īn aerial port quarter view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine City of Corpus Christi (SSN-705) sliding into the water at the conclusion of the launching ceremony on 25 April 1981. She would be launched at the Electric Boat Company on 14 November 1981. The boat under construction on the North Yard building ways is the Florida (SSBN-728). ![]() Sticking out of the 260 building and Michigan (SSBN-727) in the background, circa 1979.Ī port bow view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine Baltimore (SSN-704), sliding down the ways at the completion of the launch ceremony, 13 December 1980. Photo at Electric Boat from the North Yard building ways, Florida (SSBN-728) in the foreground I believe that the City of Corpus Christi (SSN-705) is barely visible behind the closed bay doors to the port of the Phoenix. The Boston (SSN-703) is barely visible just inside the open bay doors in the small assembly building closest to the starboard side of the Florida (SSBN-728) and the Phoenix is being launched. Ohio (SSBN-726) is in the water, the Michigan (SSBN-727) is on her starboard side out of the water, and the Florida (SSBN-728) is partially visible (starboard/aft) in the large assembly building. Taken 8 December 1979 during the launch of the Phoenix (SSN-702). Length 560' Beam 42' Draft 38' Speed, Surfaced/Submerged 20+ kts Complement 153 Test depth 1,200' Armament, 24 missile tubes, four 21" torpedo tubes Propulsion, S8G Nuclear Reactor, two geared turbines at 60,000 shp, one propeller.Ĭut out/cross section of the Ohio Class (SSBN-726-743). Specifications: Displacement, Surfaced: 16, 600 t., Submerged: 18,750 t. Florida is assigned to the US Atlantic Fleet and is homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. Launched, 14 November 1981 Commissioned, USS Florida (SSBN-728), 18 June 1983 Converted to guided missile submarine,(SSGN-728), 25 March 2006. Ohio Class Ballistic Missile Submarine: Laid down,, at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corp., Groton, CT. Patches contributed by Mike Smolinski Florida (SSGN-728) Radio Call Sign: November - Foxtrot - Lima - Oscar NavSource Online: Submarine Photo Archive Please take a moment to let us know so that we can correct any problems and make your visit as enjoyable and as informative as possible. Please report any broken links or trouble you might come across to the Webmaster. ![]()
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