History:
USS OLYMPIA (SSN 717) brings to the fleet the virtually
unlimited endurance of her nuclear propulsion plant, the most
advanced SONAR and Fire Control systems on board submarines
today, and an impressive underwater launch system capable of
firing torpedoes and missiles. The OLYMPIA is capable of
sustained high-speed operations in direct support of the carrier
task forces of the United States Navy, as well as independent
operations of critical importance to national security.
The OLYMPIA is the United States Navy's 104th nuclear
powered submarine and the 95th of the attack submarine fleet.
She is the 29th of the Los Angeles nuclear powered fast attack
submarine class to be delivered to the Navy Submarine fleet.
OLYMPIA began her waterborne career on 30 April 1983 when she
was launched at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydocking Company
in Newport News, Virginia. OLYMPIA was christened by Mrs.
Dorothy Williams, and was commissioned on 17 November 1984.
In February of 1986, OLYMPIA set sail for her new homeport
in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Since OLYMPIA's arrival in Pearl Harbor
she has completed four Western Pacific deployments and numerous
other operations. Her travels have taken her to ports throughout
the Western Pacific, and four visits to her namesake city in
Olympia, Washington.
OLYMPIA has earned many awards including the Navy Unit
Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Engineering
Excellence, Deck Seamanship and Silver Anchor Awards. As our
motto states, "Este Paratus" -- "We are ready!"
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