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  USS Lafayette (SSBN-616) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
USS Lafayette (SSBN-616), the lead ship of her class of ballistic missile submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Marquis de la Fayette.
She was launched 8 May 1962 sponsored by First Lady of the United States Jacqueline Kennedy, wife of the 35th President of the United States, and commissioned 23 April 1963 at Groton, Connecticut, with Commander P. Hannifin in command of the Blue Crew and Commander James T. Strong in command of the Gold Crew.
Lafayette departed Charleston 4 January 1964 for her first deterrent patrol in the Atlantic.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Lafayette_(SSBN-616)   (437 words)

  
 Lafayette
As commander of France’s eastern Army, Lafayette was captured by the Austrians in August 1792.
The second Lafayette (SSBN-616) was laid down 17 January 1961 by Electric Boat Co., Division of General Dynamics, Groton, Conn.; launched 8 May 1962; sponsored by Mrs.
During the next 4 years, Lafayette, as part of America’s most effective weapon system, made 16 deterrent patrols out of Rota, Spain, and played an important role in the maintenance of peace and freedom throughout the world.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/l1/lafayette-ii.htm   (432 words)

  
 History SSBN 616
The lead ship of her class The Lafayette class of submarine was an evolutionary development from the Ethan Allen class of fleet ballistic missile submarine, slightly larger and generally improved.
                                                   ballistic missile maneuvers.  The USS Lafayette
Lafayette returned to the United States in 1824 for a year-long tour.
www.ssbn616.homestead.com /History.html   (916 words)

  
 SSBN 616 Lafayette
The first SSBN to undergo ERP was the USS James Madison (SSBN-627); the ERP was conducted at the Holy Loch, Scotland, tender refit site in September- November 1974.
The LAFAYETTE SSBN-616 was laid down 17 January 1961 by Electric Boat Co., Division of General Dynamics, Groton, CN/USA and launched 8 May 1962.
The Lafayette had her place in the Navy’s expanding “Polaris Fleet” during the 1960’s.
www.westbourne-model.co.uk /ssbn_616_lafayette.htm   (1399 words)

  
 100th Submarine Anniversary - Unknown Cachet - USS Lafayette (SSBN-616)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Lafayette was commissioned on April 23, 1963 with Commander Patrick J. Hannifin (Blue) and Commander James T. Strong (Gold) in command.
Lafayette was also the first submarine to be forward deployed from Naval Base Rota, Spain.
Outfitted originally with the Polaris A-2 missile, Lafayette was later converted to carry the Polaris A-3 and the Poseidon C3 missiles.
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 SubConcepts - Sub Guide - Reviews - Engel KG LAFAYETTE SSBN-616   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The LAFAYETTE SSBN-616 was laid down January 17, 1961 by Electric Boat Co., Division of General Dynamics, Groton, Connecticut USA and launched May 8, 1962.
The Lafayette was sailing perfectly balanced and still kept a nice even keel line when the wind picked up.
Currently, my finished Lafayette is getting professionally custom airbrushed, but when you have yours done, it can also be easily painted with spray paint, such as Krylon semi flat fl and brick red.
www.subconcepts.com /Reviews/Engel_Lafayette.html   (1605 words)

  
 uss lafayette and other lafayette links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Welcome to the USS Lafayette-A Medical Database This database has been setup in order to provide the crew and other visitors of the Lafayette -A with a quick reference for any medical questions.
USS Andrew Jackson Lafayette Class Nuclear Submarines This is the Classic Revell kit of the 60's and 70's.
Navy Club of Lafayette - Ship #12 "Serving the Waterborne Services" USS Lafayette - SSBN 616 The USS LAFAYETTE was the lead ship of the Navy's LAFAYETTE-class of nuclear fleet ballistic missile...
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 SSBN-640 Benjamin Franklin-Class Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines - SSBN - United States
The first boat in this SSBN backfit was the Francis Scott Key (SSBN-657).
Following the deployment on 20 October 1979 of TRIDENT I (C4) missiles on the Francis Scott, other selected SSBNs were backfitted with the C4 [referred to as follow-on backfits].
Two additional SSBNs of this class (655 and 658) underwent the "pierside backfit" while three others (640, 641, and 643) were backfitted during their normally-scheduled second shipyard overhauls.
www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/systems/ssbn-640.htm   (248 words)

  
 SSBN-616 Lafayette-Class Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines - SSBN - United States Nuclear
Thus the Navy decided to borrow a page from the Extended Refit Program (ERP) book and a C3 to C4 SSBN "backfit" program was initiated in mid- 1976.
Five additional SSBNs 629, 630, and 634 underwent a "pierside backfit" while three other SSBNs (627, 632, and 633) were backfitted during their normally-scheduled second shipyard overhauls.
The USS Sam Rayburn is scheduled to operate as an MTS until 2014 while undergoing shipyard availabilities at four year intervals.
www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/systems/ssbn-616.htm   (437 words)

  
 Navy Club of Lafayette Ship #12 | USS Lafayette SSBN 616   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The USS LAFAYETTE was the lead ship of the Navy's LAFAYETTE-class of nuclear fleet ballistic missile submarines and the second ship in the Navy to bear the name.
Deactivated while still in commission on 01 March 1991, LAFAYETTE was decommissioned on 12 August 1991, and stricken from the Naval list on 25 February 1992.
She began the Navy's Nuclear Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program at Bremerton, Washington the day she was deactivated and finished it the day she was stricken.
www.ship12.com /lafayette.shtml   (163 words)

  
 Lafayette class submarine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In honor French Aristocrat Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette
See the list below for the names of the Lafayette class submarines
The Lafayette class of submarine was an evolutionary development from the Ethan Allen class of fleet ballistic missile submarine, slightly larger and generally improved.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lafayette_class_submarine   (132 words)

  
 SSBN-616 USS Lafayette Framed Pictures and Mouse Pads
The picture is completed with a beautiful pin of your choice (e.g., regulation submarine dolphins pin (silver or gold), diesel boats forever pin, or general Navy emblem pin.
Data area below picture lists the name of the USS Lafayette, its class, its "Laid Down" date, its Commissioning date, and its Decommissioning date.
Mouse pad of the USS Lafayette depicting photograph of your choice as appears above and ship number and name.
www.navypictures.net /SSBN616Lafayette.htm   (481 words)

  
 Submarine Coins from the Submarine Store
USS Lafayette SSBN 616 Class Collector Coin Set #1 (10 Coins)
USS Lafayette SSBN 616 Class Collector Coin Set #2 (9 Coins)
This example would return all the available USS James K. Polk coins for both the SSN and SSBN configuration, including any special commemorative issue coins.
www.submarinestore.com /coins.htm   (291 words)

  
 USS Lafayette SSBN 616
I have tried to surf this wonderful Internet to find shipmates and have discovered there is not a site dedicated to the USS Lafayette SSBN-616  crewmembers interested in a Reunion and trying to find shipmates.  This  website is for that purpose.
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If you know of any other USS Lafayette shipmates and have contact information, please email it to the Webmaster. 
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 Pride Runs Deep
USS Lafayette SSBN 616 "Gold" - Sep 1981-Oct 1985
From the Lafayette, it was back to shore duty.
the USS Henry L. Stimson SSBN 655 "Gold".
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