USS North Carolina

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USS North Carolina (SSN-777), a Virginia-class attack submarine, is the fourth vessel of the United States Navy named for U.S. state of North Carolina. The contract to build her was awarded to Northrop Grumman Newport News on 30 September 1998 and her keel was laid down on 24 May 2004. She was launched on 5 May 2007. North Carolina was commissioned on 3 May 2008 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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SSN-777
speed 25 knot, length 114.8 metre, beam 10.36 metre, 
Virginia-class submarine, nuclear-powered attack submarine, United States NavyNewport News Shipbuilding


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    US Navy 040522-N-2820Z-002 Northrop Grumman President Thomas Shievelbein, left, presents a metal plate with the initials of the sponsor for Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777) Mrs. Linda R. BowmanUS Navy 040522-N-2820Z-002 Northrop Grumman President Thomas Shievelbein, left, presents a metal plate with the initials of the sponsor for Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN 777) Mrs. Linda R. Bowman
    US Navy 040522-N-6240R-254 Northrop Grumman welder Mr. Stanley Britt prepares to permanently weld the initials of Ship`s sponsor Mrs. Linda Bowman (center) during the Keel Laying CeremonyUS Navy 040522-N-6240R-254 Northrop Grumman welder Mr. Stanley Britt prepares to permanently weld the initials of Ship's sponsor Mrs. Linda Bowman (center) during the Keel Laying Ceremony