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Posted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 01:30 AM UTC
Ahoy mates!

News from the US Navy. If you can get down to Wilmington, North Carolina this Saturday, the USN will be commissioning the new USS North Carolina SSN 777.

To read more about this impressive new attack sub, follow the link below.

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If you have comments or questions please post them here.

Thanks!
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Posted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 02:46 AM UTC
I would love to able to go down, but my schedule will not permit it.

Very nice looking boat. I just wish the Navy would name one for Illinois.


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Posted: Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 04:37 AM UTC
Also, mates, check out our MSW Naval Technology article about this fine new vessel here!
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