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NavSource Online: Submarine Photo Archive

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Albuquerque (SSN-706)

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(SSN-706: dp. 5,723 (surf.), 6,927 (subm.); l. 360'; b. 33'; dr. 32.3'; s. 20+ k.; cpl. 127; a.. 4 21" tt., SUBROC, Harpoon; cl. Los Angeles)

The second Albuquerque (SSN-706) was laid down on 27 December 1979 at Groton, Conn., by the Electric Boat Division of the General Dynamics Corp., launched on 13 March 1982, sponsored by Mrs. Nancy L. Domenici, and commissioned at the Submarine Base, New London, on 21 May 1983, Capt. Richard H. Hartman in command.

The nuclear-powered attack submarine spent the remainder of 1983 engaged in operations at sea completing the variety of tests examinations, certifications, and inspections that attend the acceptance of a newly constructed warship into the fleet. She also carried out the shakedown training that welds the members of a newly formed crew into a smooth-functioning team. At the beginning of 1985, the warship reentered the yard at Electric Boat for her post-shakedown availability. The repair period ended on 15 April. In May, she voyaged south to the Florida coast for weapons and combat systems certifications. During the summer, she participated in a fleet exercise and took part in a midshipman training cruise. In August, Albuquerque began normal operations from her home port. October and November brought extended operations at sea in the Atlantic, and, in December, she underwent additional repairs at Electric Boat.

Submitted by Joe Radigan MACM USN