United
States Military Submarines: SSN 753 (USS ALBANY)
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USS ALBANY
Details
| Type |
Attack
Submarines (Nuclear) (SSN) |
| Class |
LOS
ANGELES |
| Official
Name |
USS
ALBANY |
| Pennant
Number |
753
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| Nickname |
n/a |
| Motto |
Still
Making History |
| Builder |
Newport
News Ship Building, Newport News, VA |
| Contract
Award Date |
11/29/1983 |
| Keel
Laying Date |
04/22/1985 |
| Launch
Date |
06/13/1987 |
| Delivery
Date |
03/23/1990 |
| Commission
Date |
04/07/1990 |
| Planning
Yard |
Newport
News Ship Building, Newport News, VA |
| Nuclear
Planning Yard |
General
Dynamics, Electric Boat Division, Groton, CT |
| NAVSEA
PMS |
392 |
| Custodian |
US
Navy |
| Status |
Active
duty |
| Homeport |
Norfolk,
VA |
| Mailing
Address (port) |
FPO,
AE, 09564-2409 |
| UIC |
21462 |
| Type
Commander |
SUBLANT
(Commander, Naval Submarine Force, Atlantic) |
| Fleet
Command |
n/a |
| Group
Command |
n/a |
| Squadron
Command |
SUBRON
6 (Submarine Squadron Six) |
| Radar
Systems |
(1)
AN/BPS-15H |
| Sonar
Systems |
BQQ-5E
Active/Passive Sonar
TB-16 Towed
Array Sonar |
| Electronic
Warfare Systems |
n/a |
| Weapon
Systems |
(4)
21-inch Horizontal Launch Tubes
MK-48 ADCAP
Torpedoes
Tomahawk
Land Attack Missiles (TLAM)
MK-67 Mines
MK-60 Mines |
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Description
of Coat of Arms:
The ALBANY (SSN
753) insignia combines all the features that make
this submarine unique. In addition, it demonstrates
the continuing ties between the Navy and the ship's
namesake city, Albany, New York.
First, the seal
carries the motto "STILL MAKING HISTORY"
which was selected as the city's motto during its
tricentennial celebration. It was in commemoration
of the tricentennial that the submarine was named
for the city. Next, a silhouette of the submarine
bow accents bow planes and the bow flag that is
traditional to submarine launchings. As the last
submarine to slide down the incline of greased
wooden shipways, ALBANY's launching was significant.
In addition to representing the end of an era in
submarine construction, ALBANY is the beginning of
an advanced design of the 688 class attack
submarine. Retractable bow planes are representative
of the improved capabilities of this advanced design
ship. A mooring line border and dolphins emphasize
the nautical nature of the seal.
Dominating the
design is the city skyline on the banks of the
Hudson River. This shows graphically the city's
vitality and the link between the city and the sea;
starting from the fur trading post called Fort
Orange in 1609, to the bustling sea port it is
today. Five stars frame the city's skyline
signifying that the submarine ALBANY is the fifth
U.S. Navy ship to bear the name of New York's
capital city.
(Contributed by
Hank Watson ETC(SS) Ret., USS ALBANY) |
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all photos USS ALBANY
Photos: US Navy
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