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Jimmy Carter (SSN-23)
Commissioning - Present

Radio Call Sign: November - Papa - Juliet - Charlie
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Seawolf Class Attack Submarine: Laid down at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corp., Groton, CT. Launched: 5 June 2004, Commissioned USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), 19 Feb 2005.

Specifications: Displacement, Surfaced: 12,130t., Submerged: 9,137 t.; Length 453'; 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 propulsion, Improved Performance Machinery Program Phase II one secondary propulsion submerged motor.
Differentiating Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) from all other undersea vessels is its multi-mission platform (MMP), which includes a 100-foot hull extension to enhance payload capability. The MMP will enable Jimmy Carter to accommodate the advanced technology required to develop and test new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles for naval special warfare, tactical surveillance and mine-warfare operations.
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Jimmy Carter139kFormer President Jimmy Carter presented this long glass to Lt Stephen C. Karpi during the commissioning of the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23). This long glass signifies a long standing naval tradition, which the Officer of the Deck is presented with the long glass he uses to stand his watch. USN photo # N-7441H-008 by PH2 Roadell Hickman, courtesy of csg2.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter259k The crew assigned to the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) bring her to life as they board the newly commissioned Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine at Naval Submarine Base Groton, Conn., 19 February 2005. Jimmy Carter is the third and final submarine of the Seawolf-class. U.S Navy photo # N-7441H-016 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Roadell Hickman, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter297k Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), Capt. Robert D. Kelso, addresses the guests during the commissioning ceremony for the submarine. U.S Navy photo # N-7441H-014 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Roadell Hickman, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter236k The crew of the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) prepare to man the ship during her commissioning ceremony. U.S Navy photo N-7441H-012 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Roadell Hickman, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter397k Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) crewmembers run across the deck of their submarine as they prepare to bring it to life during the commissioning ceremony. USN photo # N-7441H-011 by PH2 Roadell Hickman, courtesy of csg2.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter227kDecorative bunting lines the railing of the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), during the commissioning ceremony while she was docked at Pier 17 of the New London Sub Base. Photo courtesy of Tom Dougherty.
Jimmy Carter160kFormer President Carter gets a closer look at his namesake, the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), during the commissioning ceremony. Photo courtesy of Tom Dougherty.
Jimmy Carter230k Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn reacts after a speech during the commissioning ceremony for Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) in Groton, Conn. U.S Navy photo # N-7441H-007 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Roadell Hickman, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter141k Vice Adm. Munns presents the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) commissioning pennant to former first lady Rosalynn Carter at the Commanding Officer's Reception to celebrate the Carter's commissioning on 19 February 2005. U.S Navy photo # N-7441H-011 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Roadell Hickman, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter379k A Sailor raises the Union Jack aboard the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) during the submarine's commission ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base Groton, Conn. 19 February 2005. U.S Navy photo # N-9954T-071 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class George Trian, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter226k Former President Jimmy Carter shakes hands with Chief Hull Technician Michael Amador prior to departure for an overnight embark aboard the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23). U.S Navy photo # N-1433S-017 by Journalist 1st Class Jennifer Spinner, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter211k Former President Jimmy Carter stands topside aboard the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) prior to departure for an overnight embark from Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. on 11 Aug. 2005. This was the first underway period on a submarine for the former president since ending his naval career in 1953. U.S Navy photo # N-1433S-043 by Journalist 1st Class Jennifer Spinner, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter408k Escorted out to sea by the Alpha Marine Services built C-Tractor 3 tug, the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), departs Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay for a one-night underway that included an embark by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn. 11 Aug. 2005. U.S Navy photo # N-0653J-019 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Elizabeth Williams, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter70k Former President Jimmy Carter speaks with Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Vice Adm. Charles Munns, as they ride out to sea on the bridge aboard the Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), 11 Aug. 2005. U.S Navy photo # N-0653J-003 by Lt. Mark Jones, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter129kSurrounded by a trio of Alpha Marine Services built C-Tractor 2/3/& 4 tugs, the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) arrives in Kings Bay following a one-night underway that included an embark by former President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn. U.S Navy photo # N-1433S-061 by Journalist 1st Class Jennifer Spinner, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter100k The Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) arrives in Kings Bay following a one-night underway that included an embark by former President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn. U.S Navy photo # N-1433S-077 by Journalist 1st Class Jennifer Spinner, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter137k Former President Jimmy Carter looks over the navigation table in the control room of his namesake ship, Jimmy Carter (SSN-23). U.S Navy photo # N-0653J-006 by Lt. Mark Jones, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter75k Former President Jimmy Carter addresses the crew of his namesake ship, the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) in the crew's mess. U.S Navy photo # N-0653J-001 by Lt. Mark Jones, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter113k Former President Jimmy Carter salutes the sideboys after departing the Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), 12 Aug. 2005. U.S Navy photo # N-1433S-016 by Journalist 1st Class Jennifer Spinner, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter113kCommemorative postal cover marking the Jimmy Carter's (SSN-23) Arctic Operations, Nov. 2005.Courtesy of Jack Treutle.
Jimmy Carter410kBow view of the Seawolf-class attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) as she sits moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor for her first deperming treatment on 16 Aug. 2006. The deperming process reduces a ships electromagnetic signature as she travels through the water. U.S Navy photo # N-1683M-003 by Master Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jerry McLain, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter342kStern view of the Seawolf-class attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) as she sits moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor for her first deperming treatment on 16 Aug. 2006. U.S Navy photo # N-1683M-003 by Master Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jerry McLain, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jimmy Carter357k Night time finds the Seawolf-class attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) all aglow as she sits moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor for her first deperming treatment. U.S Navy photo # N-1683M-004 by Master Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jerry McLain, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
There is no DANFS History currently available for Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) at the Haze Gray & Underway Web Site, the main archive for the DANFS Online Project.
Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation
Fleet Reserve Association
Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
Virtual Tour of USS Springfield (SSN 761) from PBS's Nova web site
Seawolf SSN 21 Class Attack Submarine and AN/BSY-2 Combat System
MILNET - Specifications for the USS Seawolf SSN-21, Nuclear Powered Attack Submarine
FAS - SSN-21 Seawolf-class
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