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Seawolf (SSN-21)
Pre-Keel Laying - Sea Trials

Radio Call Sign: November - Whiskey - Lima - Foxtrot
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Commissioning - Present Day

Seawolf Class Attack Submarine: Laid down at the Electric Boat Division or General Dynamics Corp., Groton, CT.; Launched, 24 June 1995; Commissioned, USS Seawolf (SSN-21), 19 July 1997; Seawolf is assigned to the US Atlantic Fleet, and is homeported at Groton, CT.

Specifications: Displacement, Surfaced: 7,460 t., Submerged: 9,137 t.; Length 353'; Beam 40'; Draft 35'; Speed, Surfaced 25 kts, Submerged 35 kts; Depth limit 1,600'; Complement 133; Armament, eight 660-mm torpedo tubes, 50 Tomahawk cruise missiles or 50 Harpoon antiship missiles or 50 MK-48 ADCAP torpedoes or 100 mines; Propulsion System, One S6W reactor, one shaft at with 52,000 shp with pumpjet propulsor, Improved Performance Machinery Program Phase II one secondary propulsion submerged motor.
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Seawolf 93k A portside view of the model of the proposed SSN-21 class nuclear-powered attack submarine Seawolf (SSN-21) on display at the Pentagon on 1 Feb 1990.
USN photo # DN-ST-90-05175, by PH1 Harry Gerwein, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Seawolf 110k A topside view of the model of the proposed SSN-21 class nuclear-powered attack submarine Seawolf (SSN-21) on display at the Pentagon on 1 Feb 1990.
USN photo # DN-ST-90-05175, by PH1 Harry Gerwein, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Seawolf 636k Artist's conception of the Seawolf (SSN-21) firing a torpedo. Note the triple flank-array sonars, forward hydroplanes and midships position of torpedo tubes.
 Text courtesy of globalsecurity.org.
Illustration # DN-SC-86-00462 by Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics, courtesy of Robert M. Cieri.
Photo added 04/29/11.
Seawolf 25k Artist's conception of the Seawolf (SSN-21) submerged. Photo courtesy of globalsecurity.org.
Seawolf 228k The first of a revolutionary new class of fast attack submarine, the Seawolf (SSN-21). Shown during construction at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Conn. She was christened by Margaret Dalton, wife of Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton, on 24 June 1995.
Photo # N-0000X-118, courtesy of chinfo.navy.mil
Seawolf105kOil on canvas painting by the artist Jim Christley entitled "Seawolf at Night".
Seawolf (SSN-21) is shown in a stylized painting. This class of US submarine is the last of the designs of the Cold War. Built for ‘blue water’ fighting in the vastness of the deep ocean it is fast, quiet and deadly.
Photo & text courtesy of subart.net.
Seawolf 79k Seawolf (SSN-21), on the graving docks at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corp, Groton, CT., May 1995.
 Photo courtesy of Ken Hart.
Seawolf 70k Seawolf (SSN-21), fitting out on the graving docks at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corp, Groton, CT., May 1995.
 Photo courtesy of Ken Hart.
Seawolf 132k Christening Program for the Seawolf (SSN-21) held at Electric Boat at Groton, CT on 24 June 1995.
Photo courtesy of Robert M. Cieri.
Seawolf 70k Through an early morning fog and rain, Seawolf (SSN-21), transits the Thames River on her way from the Naval Submarine Base, Groton, Conn., to Narragansett Bay to conduct initial sea trials on 3 July 1996. Sea trials include various tests of the ship's propulsion systems and the first underway submergence.
U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Gerald M. Johnson. Courtesy of chinfo.navy.mil
Seawolf 78k The nations and most advanced attack submarine Seawolf (SSN-21) conducts her first at-sea trial operation, following her early morning departure 3 July 1996, from the Naval Submarine Base, Groton, Conn. Sea trials include various tests of the Seawolf propulsion systems, and the first underway submergence of the submarine.
Photo # N-0000X-106 courtesy of General Dynamics.
Seawolf 78k Sea Trials Narragansett Bay operating area, Western Atlantic. Seawolf (SSN-21), conducts her first at-sea trial operation, following her early morning departure 3 July 1996, from the Naval Submarine Base, Groton, Conn.
US Navy photo courtesy of General Dynamics.
Seawolf 449k Starboard quarter view of the U.S. Navy's attack submarine, Seawolf (SSN-21) conducts Bravo sea trials at Groton, Ct., 16 Sep. 1996.
U.S Navy photo # V-0000B-001, courtesy of Electric Boat Corporation by Jim Brennan, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Seawolf 412k Seawolf (SSN-21) during Bravo sea trials at Groton, Ct., 16 Sep. 1996.
 US Navy photo # V-0000B-010, courtesy of Electric Boat Corporation by Jim Brennan, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Seawolf 63k View of the Seawolf's (SSN-21) sail and very limited standing room during Bravo sea trials at Groton, Ct., 16 Sep. 1996.
 US Navy photo # V-0000B-005, courtesy of Electric Boat Corporation by Jim Brennan, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Seawolf 351k 7,400 tons of Seawolf (SSN-21) makes an impression in the Atlantic during Bravo sea trials at Groton, Ct., 16 Sep. 1996.
 US Navy photo # V-0000B-006, courtesy of Electric Boat Corporation by Jim Brennan, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Seawolf 62k Yoeman 2nd Class Gallentine (L), Master Chief Electronics Technician David Minnich (center), and Electronics Technician Hal Crimm (R) make up the helm control team on watch aboard the nuclear powered submarine Seawolf (SSN-21).
USN photo # N-6483G-023 by Chief Photographer's Mate John E. Gay, courtesy of news.navy.mil.& submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Seawolf 72k Electrician 2nd Class Keith Davis from St. Croix, Virgin Islands, egresses from the main hatch aboard the nuclear powered attack submarine Seawolf (SSN-21).
USN photo # N-6483G-010 by Chief Photographer's Mate John E. Gay, courtesy of news.navy.mil.& submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Seawolf 297k A damage control team conducts a simulated missile auto-fuel leak, emergency spill response drill, on board the Navy's nuclear attack submarine, Seawolf (SSN-21) on 3 Jul. 1997.
USN photo # N-6483G-021 by Chief Photographer's Mate John E. Gay, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Seawolf 417k Crew members move 'top-side' to make final preparations for arrival pier side in Port Canaveral, FL. 3 Jul. 1997. Seawolf (SSN-21) was submerged for 3 days during her most recent sea trial from the submarine base in Croton, CT.
USN photo # N-6483G-025 by Chief Photographer's Mate John E. Gay, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Seawolf 71k Sailors carefully ready the lines as the Navy's nuclear powered attack submarine Seawolf (SSN-21) prepares to moor in Port Canaveral, FL.
 USN photo # N-6483G-004 by Chief Photographer's Mate John E. Gay, courtesy of news.navy.mil.& submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Seawolf 109k At sea aboard Seawolf (SSN-21) Fire Technician 3rd Class Shea Keesee of Oklahoma City, OK, stands the battle station watch on 16 July 1997. Keesee operates the missile launch console which uses the latest touch screen technology.
USN photo # N-6483G-001 by Chief Photographer's Mate John E. Gay, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Seawolf 142k After completing the Submarine Officer Advanced Course, RADM. Michael J. Connor was assigned as Navigator and Operations Officer aboard Providence (SSN-719). Transferring ashore, he directed the Submarine Tactics Branch at the Navy Operational Intelligence Center. RADM. Connor’s next assignment was as Executive Officer of Augusta (SSN-710). He then served as Flag Secretary on the staff of Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. RADM Connor commanded Seawolf (SSN-21) from 1997 to 2000 where he led the first ship of the class through the rigorous system certification, shakedown and Post Shakedown Availability periods.
USN photo submitted by Bill Gonyo. Photo added 02/22/09.
There is no DANFS History currently available for Seawolf (SSN-21) at the Haze Gray & Underway Web Site, the main archive for the DANFS Online Project.
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Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
Virtual Tour of Springfield (SSN 761) from PBS's Nova web site
FAS - SSN-21 Seawolf-class

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