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  USS Alabama (SSBN-731) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
USS Alabama (SSBN-731) is the sixth Ohio-class nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine, and the fifth United States ship to be named after the state of Alabama.
Alabama was laid down on 14 October 1980 at Groton, Connecticut, by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics and was launched on 19 May 1984; sponsored by Mrs.
Alabama is currently part of Submarine Group 9 and is homeported at Naval Base Kitsap in Bangor, Washington.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Alabama_(SSBN-731)   (395 words)

  
 SSBN 731 Alabama
USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) is the sixth TRIDENT class nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine, and the fifth United States ship to bear the name.
During the Civil War, she was commissioned USS ALABAMA and acted as a troop and cargo transport throughout the war.
CSS ALABAMA was built in Portsmouth, England, outfitted in the Azores and participated in coastal bombardments during the Civil War in support of the Confederate States of America (CSA).
www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/agency/ssbn-731.htm   (929 words)

  
 U.S.S. Alabama
With Captain Murphy as skipper, ALABAMA participated in the series of attacks and raids in connection with the capture and occupation of the Southern Carolines and the Palaus.
ALABAMA steamed in company with the carriers throughout October as the planes wrecked Japanese military installations in the Philippines, Formosa, the Pescadore and the Ryukyu Islands.
ALABAMA was the member of Admiral Halsey's force which fought in battle off Cape Ehgano on 25 October as a part of the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
www.ussalabama.com /html/history/index.php   (1992 words)

  
 USS Alabama (SSBN-731)
USS Alabama (SSBN 731) is the sixth Ohio class nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine, and the fifth United States ship to bear the name.
She was laid down on 14 October 1980 at Groton, Connecticut, by the Electric Boat Division of the General Dynamics Corp.; launched on 19 May 1984; sponsored by Mrs.
Alabama enjoyed a brief holiday standdown from 22 to 31 December and then got underway on New Year's Day 1986 for sound trials in the Bahamas.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/uss_alabama__ssbn_731_   (555 words)

  
 USS Alabama (SSBN-731) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Alabama enjoyed a brief holiday standdown from 22 to 31 December and then got underway on New Year's Day 1986 for sound trials in the (Island country in the Atlantic east of Florida and Cuba; a popular winter resort) Bahamas.
Alabama operated out of Bangor until mid-May when she embarked upon her first deterrent patrol.
Alabama is currently part of Commander, Submarine Group Nine and homeported in Bangor, Washington.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/u/us/uss_alabama_(ssbn-731)6.htm   (671 words)

  
 Alabama (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alabama is a southern state in the United States.
Alabama (people), a Native American group with their own Alabama language
Alabama, New York, both a town and a community in that town.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alabama_(disambiguation)   (112 words)

  
 The Northwest Navigator > Kitsap > Alabama crews combine, Fontes retires   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Kevin Fontes, outgoing commanding officer of USS Alabama (SSBN 731 Blue), walks through the side boys for the final time with his family during a combined retirement/change of command/crew combination ceremony recently.
In his trademark style of efficiency, Cmdr. Kevin Fontes bid farewell to his shipmates and crew of USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (Blue) during a combined retirement/change of command/crew combination ceremony Wednesday at Deterrent Park on Naval Base Kitsap at Bangor.
Alabama was the last fleet ballistic missile submarine to carry the C4 system, which will now be retired from service.
www.northwestnavigator.com /index.php/navigator/kitsap/alabama_crews_combine_fontes_retires   (440 words)

  
 USS Alabama - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation USS Alabama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
She was a sidewheel steamer transferred to the Navy in 1849 that served as a troop transport during the Mexican-American War.
* The fourth Alabama (BB-8) was a pre-dreadnought battleship commissioned in 1900 and scrapped in 1924.
* The sixth Alabama (SSBN-731) is an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine.
www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/USS-Alabama.html   (285 words)

  
 USS Alabama
The third Alabama was a sidewheel steamer merchant vessel that was commissioned in 1861 during the American Civil War.
The fourth Alabama (BB-8) was a pre-dreadnought battleship commissioned in 1900 and scrapped in 1924.
The sixth Alabama (SSBN-731) is an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine.
www.askfactmaster.com /USS_Alabama   (252 words)

  
 Alabama
In keeping with the policy of the 74-gun ships-of-the-line being maintained in a state of readiness for launch, Alabama remained on the stocks at Portsmouth for almost four decades, in a state of preservation—much like part of a "mothball fleet" of post-World War II years.
Alabama—a wooden-hull sidewheel steamer built in 1838 at Baltimore, Md.—apparently operated under the aegis of the War Department during the War with Mexico (1846-1848), carrying troops that participated in the capture of Veracruz.
After the close of hostilities, the War Department transferred Alabama to the Navy Department pursuant to the Act of Congress of 3 March 1849.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/a4/alabama-iv.htm   (609 words)

  
 USS Alabama SSBN 731 Patch
Please enjoy a USS Alabama SSBN 731 Patch.
The USS Alabama SSBN 731 Patch is 4" in size.
The USS Alabama SSBN 731 Patch is usually shipped with 1-5 business days.
www.priorservice.com /ussalss731pa.html   (49 words)

  
 The Northwest Navigator > Kitsap > Midshipmen embark Trident USS Alabama for CORTRAMID   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Midshipmen from various colleges and universities experience high angle maneuvers while in the crews' mess aboard the ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731).
Twenty-five midshipmen from universities across the country embarked the Trident nuclear-powered submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) July 18 as part of the Navy’s Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen, or CORTRAMID, program.
During the 26-hour embark, Alabama’s crew provided in-depth tours of the submarine, detailed discussions about the operation of a Trident and hands-on training on a variety of systems and gear.
www.northwestnavigator.com /index.php/navigator/kitsap/midshipmen_embark_trident_uss_alabama_for_cortramid   (617 words)

  
 USS Alabama (SSBN 731)
USS ALABAMA is the sixth TRIDENT class nuclear powered Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine, and the fifth United States ship to bear the name of the state.
In the fall of 1990, the USS ALABAMA Gold crew spearheaded a program to assist the community of Silverdale in educating local school children on water quality issues.
USS ALABAMA was commissioned on 25 May 1985 and assigned to Commander Submarine Force Pacific in early 1986.
navysite.de /ssbn/ssbn731.htm   (668 words)

  
 Alabama Wins CNO Safety Award   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The cooperation between the Blue and Gold crews was critical in the receipt of the award, according to Cmdr. Mel Lee, commanding officer of Alabama (Gold).
According to the award message from the CNO, Alabama was chosen for the award due to their outstanding contributions to fleet readiness, increased morale, efficiency and economic use of resources through safety.
Alabama will soon be heading to dry dock to convert the boat to carry the D5 missile system.
www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=19943   (299 words)

  
 Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines
The SSBN provides the nation's most survivable and enduring nuclear strike capability.
Although the missiles have no pre-set targets when the submarine goes on patrol, the SSBNs are capable of rapidly targeting their missiles should the need arise, using secure and constant at-sea communications links.
Beginning with the ninth Trident submarine, USS Tennessee (SSBN 734), all new ships are equipped with the Trident II D-5 missile system as they are built, and the earlier ships are being retrofitted to Trident II.
ncamonitor.tripod.com /submarines   (403 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Ohio class submarine Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Ohio class of fleet ballistic missile submarines (SSBN), also known as "Trident" submarines, provides the sea-based leg of the triad of the United States strategic deterrent forces.
The 18 Trident SSBNs (each carrying 24 missiles), carry around 50 percent of the total U.S. strategic warheads.
SSBNs: 24 tubes for Trident I and II, MK-48 torpedoes, mobile submarine simulator decoys, four torpedo tubes.
www.ipedia.com /ohio_class_submarine.html   (697 words)

  
 uss alabama - uss alabama Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The officers and crew of USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731), take great pride in extending to you the hospitality of the United States Submarine Force.
USS Alabama (SSBN 731) USS ALABAMA is the sixth TRIDENT class nuclear powered Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine, and the fifth United States ship...
USS ALABAMA (BB-60) USS Alabama is one of four battleships of the South Dakota Class built during World War II.
alabamaweb.info /uss-alabama   (841 words)

  
 Submarine Store Directory of Submarine Links
For the crews of the USS Patrick Henry SSB(N) 599.
John Marshall was built as an SSBN and was later coverted to an SSN before decommissioning.
The USS Nebraska, SSBN 739 (G) COB's page is an unofficial, unclassified web site published for the enjoyment of the crew, family, and friends.
www.submarinestore.com /cgi-bin/ilink.cgi?Category=Specific_Submarines|Boomers_-_SSBN   (351 words)

  
 USS Alabama
The fourth Alabama (SSBN-731) was laid down on 14 October 1980 at Groton, Conn., by the Electric Boat Division of the General Dynamics Corp., launched on 19 May 1984 sponsored by Mrs.
The Blue Crew completed its shakedown training late in July, and the warship stopped at Port Canaveral, Fla., on the 22d for the Gold Crew to take over for its cruise.
At the conclusion of the Gold Crew's shakedown training late in October, the Blue Crew eame on board again at New London on the 20th to take Alabama back to the yard at Electric Boat for post-shakedown availability.
www.multied.com /navy/Submarine/Alabama.html   (324 words)

  
 Alabama History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
USS ALABAMA, an OHIO Class Fleet Ballistic Missile submarine, is the fifth United States Navy ship to bear the name.
USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) was commissioned on 25 May 1985 and assigned to Commander Submarine Force Pacific in early 1986.
She has continued the proud traditions established by her predecessors having been consistently recognized for superior performance throughout its history.
www.alabama.navy.mil /html/history.htm   (1004 words)

  
 USS Alabama Offloads Last of C4 Trident Missiles
SILVERDALE, Wash. (NNS) -- Distinguished visitors and the crew of USS Alabama (SSBN 731) came together to witness the decommissioning of the C4 Trident I Weapons System at the Explosive Handling Wharf on Naval Base Kitsap in late October.
The crew of Alabama had just completed offloading the final 24 rounds of Trident I C4 missiles to go to sea, the last ever.
The Trident I C4 is a submarine-launched ballistic missile that was developed to replace the Poseidon missile in existing strategic missile submarines and to arm the Ohio-class SSBNs.
www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=20913   (426 words)

  
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 Ultraquiet No More: Previous Shuttle Launches – A Submariner’s Perspective
One of the rare treats this former SSBN boomer sailor experienced was to watch a Space Shuttle launch from the pier at PCAN (Port Canaveral).
About a month later, with the experience of watching a Space Shuttle launch fresh in my mind, I was on the Alabama doing a submerged transit through the Straits of Florida.
We were on our way to the west coast and the Bangor Submarine Base WA via a goodwill PR visit to our namesake state and the City of Mobile when we got the news.
makeyourdepth.blogspot.com /2005/07/previous-shuttle-launches-submariners.html   (796 words)

  
 FBM History Sept 85 to May 86   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
USS STONEWALL JACKSON (SSBN 634) commenced a TRIDENT I (C-4) refueling overhaul at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, Charleston, SC.
USS ALASKA (SSBN 732), the seventh TRIDENT submarine, was delivered to the Navy by the shipbuilder Electric Boat Division, General Dynamics Corporation, Groton, CT.
USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) departed on her first strategic patrol.
www.us-submarine.com /42.html   (239 words)

  
 SSBN-726 Ohio-Class Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine SSBN - United States Nuclear Forces
The Nevada is scheduled to enter the Bremerton shipyard in early 2001 to begin its conversion, and the final pair are scheduled for the refitting in 2005 and 2006.
Engineered Refueling Overhauls of OHIO Class (TRIDENT, SSBN 726) Strategic Missile Submarines is a major overhaul performed near the mid-point of the submarine's service life to re- capitalize the vessel and extend the useful life to maintain the required SSBN force level.
The upgrade of USS HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN 730) and USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) strategic weapons systems from TRIDENT I (C4) to TRIDENT II (D5) to achieve the President's Nuclear Posture goal of 14 TRIDENT D-5 equipped SSBN.
www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/systems/ssbn-726-recent.htm   (1341 words)

  
 FBM History Nov 83 to June 84   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) was delivered to the Navy 6 weeks ahead of schedule by the shipbuilder, Electric Boat Division, General Dynamics Corporation, Groton, CT.
USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729), the fourth TRIDENT submarine, was commissioned during ceremonies held at Naval Underwater Systems Center, New London, CT. Mrs.
USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731), the sixth TRIDENT submarine, was launched at Electric Boat Division, General Dynamics Corporation, Groton, CT. Mrs.
www.us-submarine.com /39.html   (409 words)

  
 Discovery Wings Visits USS Alabama
SILVERDALE, Wash. (NNS) -- A Discovery "Wings" television crew visited USS Alabama (SSBN 731) BLUE June 28 as part of their three-part series that focuses on the sizes of three military vehicles.
The purpose of the documentary is to show the general public how the size of a military vehicle is of utmost importance when performing its daily missions.
According to Lt. Jake Hoftiezer, supply officer on Alabama, having the Discovery crew come aboard was an excellent opportunity to put a submarine in the spotlight.
www.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=14045   (420 words)

  
 Pacific Fleet Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
SILVERDALE, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2005) -- Cmdr. Kevin A. Fontes bid farewell to his shipmates and crew of USS Alabama (SSBN 731) (Blue) during a combined retirement/change of command/crew combination ceremony Sept. 7 at Deterrent Park on Naval Base Kitsap at Bangor.
The Blue and Gold crews of the fleet ballistic missile submarine will combine to one “Green” crew as the boat heads to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for conversion to carry the Trident II D5 missile system.
Alabama was the last fleet ballistic missile submarine to carry the Trident I C4 system, which will now be retired from service.
www.cpf.navy.mil /news_images/0509/050914h.htm   (413 words)

  
 Haze Gray & Underway Photo Feature: Seafair 2000
After the cruise/parade, the ships are berthed along the Seattle waterfront for several days, and most are open for public tours.
Alabama (SSBN 731) underway in Puget Sound just prior to joining the parade of ships.
Alabama (SSBN 731) brings up the rear of the parade, with the crew mustered on deck.
www.hazegray.org /features/seafair2000   (499 words)

  
 Midshipmen Embark Trident Submarine USS Alabama For CORTRAMID   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Midshipmen Embark Trident Submarine USS Alabama For CORTRAMID
ABOARD USS ALABAMA, At Sea (NNS) -- Twenty-five Midshipmen from universities across the country embarked the nuclear-powered Trident submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731) July 18 as part of the Navy’s Career Orientation Training for Midshipmen, or CORTRAMID, program.
The Midshipmen who embarked Alabama July 18 to 22 are scheduled to conduct their Naval Aviation week July 25 through 29 and will complete CORTRAMID the first week of August after participating in Marine week.
www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=19351   (742 words)

  
 scalespot.com - USS Alabama SSBN 731   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The kit provides markings to allow you to build any one of the in service Ohio class subs.
I opted to build SSBN-731 USS Alabama as the local club was having a display day with movies as the theme.
In case you are not familiar, the Alabama appeared in the movie "Crimson Tide" starring Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman.
www.scalespot.com /gallery/ships/alabama/alabama.htm   (124 words)

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