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USS Richard B. Russell
USS ''Richard B. Russell'' (SSN-687), a attack submarine, has been the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Richard B. Russell, Jr. (1897–1971), United States Senator from Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia (1933–1971). Construction and commissioning The contract for ''Richard B. Russell''s construction was awarded on 25 July 1969 and her keel was laid down 19 October 1971 by Northrop Grumman Newport News, Newport News Shipbuilding at Newport News, Virginia, Newport News, Virginia, authenticated by Mrs. Ina Russell Stacey, sister and official hostess for Senator Russell. ''Richard B. Russell'' was Ship naming and launching, launched at Newport News on 12 January 1974, sponsored by Betty Talmadge, Mrs. Leila Elizabeth (Betty) Talmadge (née Shingler), wife of Herman Talmadge, Herman E. Talmadge (1913–2002), U.S. Senator from Georgia (1957–1981), and Ship commissioning, commissioned on 16 August 1975. Service history In August 1977, ''Richard B. Russell'' was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Richard B
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