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	Lafayette
		Lafayette continued to participate actively in movements for liberty and freedom not only in his native France but elsewhere in the world of his day.
		Lafayette, her Gold Crew on board, departed on Patrol 24 in January 1971, returning in March to Rota whereupon the Blue Crew prepared for Patrol 25, departing in April and returning in June.
		Lafayette lay in the yard for the remainder of 1972 and all of 1973, and ultimately emerged from her conversion work at Electric Boat ("schedule slippage [due to] work force dilution at these yards [Electric Boat and Newport News] which have high current and projected workload") on 7 November 1974.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/l1/lafayette-ii.htm (2508 words)

	USS Lafayette (SSBN 616)
		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 March 1, 1991, LAFAYETTE was decommissioned on August 12, 1991, and stricken from the Naval list on February 25, 1992.
		As commander of France’s eastern Army, Lafayette was captured by the Austrians in August 1792.
	www.united-states-navy.com /ssbn/ssbn616.htm (333 words)

	USS Casimir Pulaski (SSBN-633) -- The Story Of A Cold War Warrior
		USS Canopus was long gone and her jetty had been swallowed by the massive pier complex.
		Headquarters was onboard USS Proteus (AS-19), the resident submarine tender.
		The base was slated to receive half of the oncoming Ohio Class SSBN's and to prepare the base for the support of the new boats and their larger missiles, it was decided to convert Subron 16's boats to the Trident 1 C4 missile.
	www.usscasimirpulaski.com /thepresent.htm (2617 words)

	USS Lafayette (SSBN 616)
		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.
		Marie Joseph du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, was born at Chateau Chavaniac, Auvergne, France, 6 September 1757.
		As commander of France’s eastern Army, Lafayette was captured by the Austrians in August 1792.
	navysite.de /ssbn/ssbn616.htm (347 words)

	USS Lafayette SSBN 616
		The Lafayette Association is a fraternal organization for United States Navy Submariners who served aboard the nuclear powered fleet ballistic missile submarine USS Lafayette (SSBN-616).
		The primary purpose of the association is to provide an opportunity for the members to enjoy camaraderie with former shipmates and other submariners with a common background of service aboard the Lafayette, and to provide the opportunity for members to actively participate in reunions and other activities of the association.
		Welcome to the USS Lafayette website. Please browse around and enjoy all the items that relate to this great submarine and the crews that brought life to her during her distinguished career as “The Head of the Class”.
	www.ssbn616.homestead.com (351 words)

	Definition of USS Lafayette (SSBN-616)
		USS Lafayette (SSBN-616), the lead ship of her class, 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.
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	SSBN-616 Lafayette-Class Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines - SSBN - United States Nuclear Forces
		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.
		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.
		USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN-635) was selected to fulfill this requirement and was deactivated on 16 September 1985, with missile tubes filled with concrete and tube hatches removed.
	www.fas.org /nuke/guide/usa/slbm/ssbn-616.htm (470 words)

	SSBN 616 Lafayette
		Previously, an operational SSBN was scheduled to undergo an overhaul approximately every 7 ½ years, which resulted in taking it off line for almost 2 years.
		Five additional SSBNs 629, 630, and 634 underwent a "pier side back fit" while three other SSBNs (627, 632, and 633) were back fitted during their normally-scheduled second shipyard overhauls.
		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.
	www.westbourne-model.co.uk /ssbn_616_lafayette.htm (1408 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/USS Lafayette (SSBN-616)
		USS Lafayette (SSBN-616), the lead ship of her class of ballistic missile submarine, was the third 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.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/USS_Lafayette_(SSBN-616) (445 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
		On December 28, 1968, Lafayette's overhaul officially ended and in January 1969, she once again took up her position with the fleet.
	www.ssbn616.homestead.com /History.html (916 words)

	U.S. Nuclear Submarines
		The USS Lafayette, SSBN 616, in port in Lisbon, Portugal.
		This is the USS Thresher, SSN 593, tragically lost in an implosion accident in 1963, carrying 16 officers, 96 enlisted men and 17 civilian technicians to their final resting place in 8500 feet of water.
		This is the USS Permit, SSN 594 the first of a class by default; the Thresher was the actual beginning of the line, but with her sinking, the designation went to the next boat.
	www.jessanderson.org /doc/subs.html (1025 words)

	USS Daniel Webster
		The USS Daniel Webster was part of the Lafayette class of Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines built during the 1960s.
		SSBN was commissioned with a unique set of bow-mounted dive planes instead of the usual configuration on the sail.
		USS Daniel Webster was converted back to the normal configuration in 1969.
	www.marylandsilver.com /uss_daniel_webster.htm (147 words)

	FBM History May 69 to Feb 70 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		USS JOHN C. commenced overhaul and conversion to POSEIDON at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California.
		USS TECUMSEH (SSBN 628) commenced overhaul and conversion to POSEIDON at Newport News.
		SSBN 623 was the first of six SSBN 616 Class ships transferred to the Pacific Fleet following overhaul.
	www.us-submarine.com /12.html (347 words)

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		Complement: 138 Armament: 16 Polaris missiles Class: LAFAYETTE 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.
		After a Caribbean shakedown, LAFAYETTE loaded missiles at Charleston and during June sailed to Cape Canaveral for ballistic missile maneuvers.
		Her 15th patrol, the 400th of the Polaris submarine fleet, won LAFAYETTE special commendation from Secretary of the Navy Paul Nitze.
	www.hazegray.org /danfs/submar/ssbn616.txt (527 words)

	Submarine, submarine models, U-boat, U-Boats , Warships Ships, battleships, Ocean Liners, Modern Navy
		USS Cavalla was called "The Luckiest Ship in the Submarine Service" because of her outstanding performance during her short time in service before the end of World War II.
		USS Nautilus (SSN-571) was the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine and the first vessel to complete a submerged transit across the North Pole.
		USS Lafayette (SSBN-616), the lead ship of her class of ballistic missile submarine.
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	FBM History Oct 74 to May 75 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		USS JOHN MARSHALL (SSBN 611) commenced second overhaul at Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
		The extended SSBN upkeep concept, a 60~ay period, spaced at 4 and 7 1/2 years, allowed accomplishment of preventive/corrective maintenance not possible during a normal 32-day upkeep.
		USS JAMES MONROE (SSBN 622), the 29th ship in the POSEIDON conversion program, commenced conversion at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company.
	www.us-submarine.com /21.html (445 words)

	AS-19 USS Proteus - United States Nuclear Forces (Site not responding. Last check: )
		USS Proteus was commissioned as a diesel sub tender in 1944 then overhauled and reconfigured in 1959-60 to service FBM subs.
		The Chief of Naval Operations deployed Submarine Squadron 16 to Rota, Spain, on Jan. 28, 1964, and embarked upon USS Proteus (AS-19).
		USS Lafayette (SSBN 616) completed its first FBM deterrent patrol with the Polaris missile and commenced the first refit and replenishment at Rota.
	www.fas.org /nuke/guide/usa/slbm/as-19.htm (152 words)

	USS Lafayette - SSBN 616 - Unit Pages
		USS Lafayette - SSBN 616 - Unit Pages
		ET served aboard the USS Lafayette in the 60's....
		Get customized gear and clothing for the USS Lafayette - SSBN 616 at an exclusive discount through Military.com.
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	Tim Printy's Navy Page (Site not responding. Last check: )
		I Reported on board the USS Lafayette (SSBN 616) as a member of Reactor Controls division in February 1980.
		Above is a picture of me as a first class petty officer shortly before my transfer from SSBN 616 to my first shore tour in Orlando, Florida.
		In January 1999, USS Honolulu commenced a 6 month deployment to the western pacific.
	members.aol.com /tprinty2/navy.html (519 words)

	SSBN656.com
		In the 1960''s the U.S. Navy commissioned and launched a total of 41 SSBN type Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines, FBM''s, also referred to as Boomers.
		Every SSBN has two complete crews, a Blue crew and a Gold crew.
		USS ROBERT E. Posted by jcombs on December 26 2005 00:41:07
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	633 ssbn - Submarine Photo Index
		SSBN 633 USS Casimir Pulaski · SSBN 634 USS Stonewall Jackson · SSBN 635 USS Sam Rayburn · SSBN 636 USS Nathanael Greene.
		SSBN-598 USS George Washington, SSBN-599 USS Patrick Henry, SSBN-600 USS Theodore Roosevelt SSBN-633 USS Casimir Pulaski, SSBN-634 USS Stonewall Jackson
		The twelfth and last Lafayette/Franklin class SSBN to be retrofitted with Trident I C-4s, the USS Casimir Pulaski (SSBN 633) deployed on 3 June 1983.
	findershome.com /fdhm/633-ssbn.htm (1335 words)

	[USS Lafayette (SSBN 616)] \| [All the best USS Lafayette (SSBN 616) resources at karaoke.velocityincome.com] (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The #1 USS Lafayette (SSBN 616) resource from karaoke.velocityincome.com...
		Photo Album: SSBN USA LafayetteSSBN 616 USS Lafayette, SSBN 617 USS Alexander hamilton, SSBN 619 USS Andrew Jackson, SSBN 620 USS John Adams.
		SSBN 622 USS James Monroe, SSBN 623 USS Nathan Hale, SSBN 624 USS Woodrow Wilson, SSBN 625 USS Henry Clay...
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	USS Nautilus (SSN 571)
		USS NAUTILUS (SSN-571) descended from a long line of proud fighting ships, and was the sixth ship of the fleet to bear the name.
		This final acceptance of such a truly unique ship is a tribute to the reliability of this vessel, a characteristic of which predominated her history.
		During this period she also participated in Operation REMEMBER in New York City, and had an opportunity to proudly show herself off to the dependents of the crew during four days of short cruises.
	www.subguru.com /nautilus571.htm (3360 words)

	All Wood Wings: Lafayette Class: SSBN-616, Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines - quality ship models crafted from wood
		SSBN-616 USS Lafayette was the lead ship of her class of 19 nuclear-powered, ballistic missile submarines.
		Commissioned in April 1963, USS Lafayette served 28 years and was de-commissioned 1991.
		The submarines were additionally armed with four 21” torpedo tubes (all placed forward) that fired conventional anti-ship and anti-submarine torpedoes, or nuclear torpedoes.
	www.allwoodwings.com /Ships/Submarines/USA/2,SSBN-616,LafayetteClass.htm (216 words)

	Pride Runs Deep
		USS Nathanael Greene SSBN 636 "Blue" - Dec 1975-Apr 1977
		USS Lafayette SSBN 616 "Gold" - Sep 1981-Oct 1985
		USS Henry L. Stimson SSBN 655 "Gold" - Mar 1989-Mar 1991
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		USS Wyoming SSBN-742 Special Battle E missile patch
		USS West Virginia SSBN-736 submarine patch small size
		USS Lewis Clark SSBN-644 Coffee Mug Navy Submarine
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	The Silent Service WebRing
		History of four U.S. Submarines: USS Halibut (SSGN-587), USS Thomas A. Edison (SSBN-610), USS Pollack (SSN-603), and USS Sunfish (SSN-649).
		Our purpose is to renew and maintain camaraderie among former shipmates who served aboard the USS Caiman (SS-323) from it's launching in 1944 to 1972 when it was transferred to the Turkish Navy.
		USS Springer, SS-414 a WWII Fleet Submarine and one of her crew.
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		Norman B. (Buz) commanded USS Gudgeon (SS 567) and was the commissioning CO of USS Scorpion (SSN 589).
		Louis qualified in submarines on USS Ronquil (SS 396) in 1951.
		Robert qualified in submarines on USS Tusk (SS 246) in June 1963.
	www.ussvi.org /Final/final-05.htm (3879 words)

	USS Daniel Webster SSBN 626 Lafayette Class
		The Ship Model Masters of Raven Arts are the west coast's premier custom modeling service located west of Seattle, WA Lafayette Class Submarine Models, such as this USS Daniel Webster SSN 626, available as investment museum quality fine art ship models.
		Each one is a custom work of art built by hand in the USA, shipped worldwide, available in a multitude of configurations.
		USS Daniel Webster MTS 626 freestanding 1/200th scale model currently on display in the training vessel USS Daniel Webster US Navy Administrative Offices.
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	USS Bowfin - US Submarine Sites
		There is a site dedicated to the "patriot" boats - 41 For Freedom, and one dedicated to all Boomers (SSBN), called BoomerSailors.net.
		USS Bluegill (SS-242) World War II Home Page
		USS Clamagore SS 343 (Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina)
	www.bowfin.org /website/links/us_subs/us_subs.htm (350 words)

	USS U. S. Grant Forum
		He and his crew were awarded the battle efficiency 'E' plaque two years in a row.
		USS Atule (SS403) as the Executive Officer in 1969.
		USS Tiru, USS U.S. Grant and the USS Finback.
	www.ussgrant.com /eternalpatrol.html (2239 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 (332 words)

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