![]() ![]() ![]() "She will sail the world like those who have gone before her, defending the American people and representing our American values through presence." "As we sail deeper into the 21st century it is time for another USS New Jersey, time to keep that storied name alive in our Navy and Marine Corps," said Mabus. Since the creation of that first submarine, two naval ships have been named New Jersey: a battleship commissioned in1906 which was part of the famed Great White Fleet and another battleship commissioned in 1943 making SSN 796 the third naval ship to bear the name New Jersey. "The name of our newest nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine will carry on that strong tradition." "New Jersey's relationship with our Navy has been defined by innovation, leadership, and courage- in conquest and in combat." said Mabus. New Jersey was where USS Holland, the Navy's first submarine, was designed and constructed in October 1900. ![]() Mabus told the audience the submarine will be named to honor the long-standing history its namesake state has had with the Navy. ![]() Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus hosted a ship-naming ceremony over the weekend in Jersey City, New Jersey, to announce that SSN 796, a Virginia-class attack submarine, will bear the name USS New Jersey. ![]()
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