2 b & w photos 1) Submarine Philadelphia before commissioning 6/25/1977 2)Commissioning Today - The .USS Los Angeles will become the 108th nuclear-powered submarine in the U.S. Fleet today when is commissioned at the Naval Sub Base in Groton
2 b & w photos 1) Submarine Philadelphia before commissioning 6/25/1977 2)Commissioning Today - The .USS Los Angeles will become the 108th nuclear-powered submarine in the U.S. Fleet today when is commissioned at the Naval Sub Base in Groton
Entry/Object ID
2016.1.0814
Scope and Content
1) A b & w photo of a sub - caption reads "New London, Conn., Saturday, June 25, 1977 Submarine Philadelphia before commissioning (Day photo by Hubert J. Warren)" 2) A b & w photo of a sub. Caption reads "Commissioning Today - The 360-foot USS Los Angeles will become the 108th nuclear-powered submarine in the U.S. Fleet today when is commissioned at the Naval Sub Base in Groton. The attack sub, built beginning in 1972 at General Dynamics-Electric Boat, is crammed with the most highly advanced weapons technology. Story on page 9. (62577 is handwritten in pencil) (Bulletin Photo by Urbon)"
Newspapers, Submarine Base, Submarines, U.S. Navy, Commissioning Ceremonies, Fast Attack Submarines, General Dynamics / Electric Boat, Groton, Los Angeles Class Submarines, Norwich Bulletin, Nuclear Submarines, Submarine Base, The Day, United States Navy, USS LOS ANGELES (SSN688), USS PHILADELPHIA (SSN-690), U.S. Navy
Archive Details
Date(s) of Creation
Jun 25, 1977
General Notes
Note
Status: Good
Status By: Maureen A. McClellan
Status Date: 2019-06-24
