Please report any broken links or trouble you might come across to the Webmaster.
Please take a moment to let us know so that we can correct any problems and make your visit as enjoyable and as informative as possible.


NavSource Online: Submarine Photo Archive


Patch on left contributed by Mike Smolinski, on right by Jack Treutle

Norfolk (SSN-714)

Radio Call Sign: November - November - Victor - Alpha

Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine: Laid down, 1 August 1979, at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, VA.; Launched, 3 October 1981; Commissioned, USS Norfolk (SSN-714), 21 May 1983. Norfolk was assigned to the US Atlantic Fleet and homeported at Norfork, VA. She was decommissioned on 11 December 2014 at her homeport of Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia.
Towed by Apache T-ATF 172 19.04.2016 to Canal. Xfer to Sioux T-ATF 170, ETA Bremerton 24.05.2016. Decomm & Strike 18.11.2015.

Specifications: Displacement, Surfaced: 6,000 t., Submerged: 6.927 t.; Length 360'; Beam 33'; Draft 29'; Speed, Surfaced 25 kts, Submerged 30+ kts; Depth limit 950'; Complement 129; Armament, four 21" torpedo tubes aft of bow can also launch Harpoon and Tomahawk ASM/LAM missiles & MK-48 torpedoes; Combat Systems, AN/BPS-5 surface search radar, AN/BPS-15 A/16 navigation and fire control radar, TB-16D passive towed sonar arrays, TB-23 passive "thin line" towed array, AN/BQG-5D wide aperture flank array, AN/BQQ-5D/E low frequency spherical sonar array, AN/BQS-15 close range active sonar (for ice detection); MIDAS Mine and Ice Detection Avoidance System, SADS-TG active detection sonar, Type 2 attack periscope (port), Type 18 search periscope (starboard), AN/BSY-1 (primary computer); UYK-7; UYK-43; UYK-44, WLR-9 Acoustic Intercept Receiver, ESM; Propulsion System, S6G nuclear reactor one propeller at 35,000 shp.
Click On Image
For Full Size
SizeImage DescriptionSource
By
714 151k Keel cachet of the Norfolk (SSN-714), 1 August 1979. USN photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com.
714 830k Norfolk (SSN-714) shortly before her launching. Employees who worked on Norfolk were invited to sign the hull. Newport News Shipbuilding photo courtesy of Dale Hargrave.
Norfolk124kNewport News Shipbuilding President Edward J. Campbell and Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., on steps, watch as Sponsor Jane Weinberger, wife of Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, launches the nuclear-powered attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714) by breaking a champagne bottle on its bow, 3 October 1981. USN photo # DN-ST-82-01769, by PH2 E. G. "SKIP" Nocciolo, JR., from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Norfolk452k Launching ceremony for the Norfolk (SSN-714). On the right is the Salt Lake City (SSN-716). Photo courtesy of Dale Hargrave.
Norfolk397kRed, white and blue balloons are released at the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714) during its launching ceremony on 3 October 1981. USN photo # DN-ST-82-01768, by PH2 E. G. "SKIP" Nocciolo, JR., from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
714 202k Launching cachet of the Norfolk (SSN-714), 3 October 1981. USN photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com.
714 189k Launching bow flag for the Norfolk (SSN-714). It is on display at the Mariner's Museum in Newport News, Va. Photo courtesy of Dale Hargrave.
Norfolk70k Commemorative post mark on the occasion of the first sea trials of the Norfolk (SSN-714), 9 March 1983. Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Norfolk321kA sailor raises the union jack on the deck of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714), during the ship's commissioning ceremony on 21 May 1983. USN photo # DN-SN-83-10752, by D.J. Hagood, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Norfolk38kCrew members line the deck of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714), as the watch is set at the conclusion of the ship's commissioning ceremony. USN photo # DN-ST-83-10774 by JO1 Gary Miller, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
714 840k Nine photo Welcome Aboard PDF on the Norfolk (SSN-714), May 1983. USN photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com.
Norfolk105kNorfolk (SSN-714) during sea trials off the Atlantic coast, 1983. The ship's photos, taken with all masts lowered and the hull number painted in white on the sail, were taken during Charlie trials. The Director of Naval Reactors rides the alpha sea trial of each nuclear ship and there is nothing in the schedule of events that might delay his return to port.
CAPT Karr, SN(SS) Lee and LT Bennett are the three bridge occupants.
Text i.d. courtesy of Rick Bennett.
USN photo courtesy of USNI.
Baton Rouge209kThree Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarines display ensigns and union jacks during the commissioning ceremony for their sister ship, the Salt Lake City (SSN-716). Moored together at a pier are the Baton Rouge (SSN-689), the Atlanta (SSN-712), and the Norfolk (SS-714) at Norfolk, VA on 12 May 1984. USN photo # DN-SN-84-09351 by PH2 Wujcik, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Norfolk606kYeoman Third Class (YN3) Clifton Williams working in the yeoman's office onboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714) at Hampton Roads, VA. on 6 May 1994. USN photo # DN-SC-94-02082, by PH2 Todd Cichonowicz, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Norfolk71kTorpedoman Third Class (TM3) Kurt Lopez observes the removal of a torpedo from a tube onboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714) on 20 April 1994. USN photo # DN-SC-94-02227, by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Todd Cichonowicz, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Norfolk57kTim Sullivan enjoys his off duty time by reading a book in his rack aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714) on 20 April 1994. USN photo # DN-SC-94-02357, by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Todd Cichonowicz, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Norfolk74kSenior Chief Quartermaster (QMCS) Greg Solberg reviews the course being plotted by Quartermaster Third Class (QM3) Winston Clinedinst onboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714) on 20 April 1994. USN photo # DN-SC-94-02230, by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Todd Cichonowicz, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Norfolk81kFood services representatives of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714) gather for a divisional meeting in the crew's lounge. USN photo # DN-SC-94-02089, by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Todd Cichonowicz, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Norfolk93k Machinist Mate First Class (MM1) Prince Stokley cleans the auxiliary diesel engine onboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714). USN photo # DN-SC-94-02061, by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Todd Cichonowicz, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Norfolk94kSonar Technician Second Class (ST2) Kenneth Elmore runs a fathometer onboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714). USN photo # DN-ST-94-01964, by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Todd Cichonowicz, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Norfolk123kElectrician's Mate 1st Class Greg Schaldenbrand of Charleston, SC, (Santa) returned on board the Navy's nuclear-powered fast attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714) on 20 December 1996. Norfolk returned to Naval Station Norfolk, VA after a regularly scheduled six month deployment to the Mediteranean as part of the Enterprise carrier Battle Group. USN photo # N-1214S-006 by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class David G. Schmidt, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk72kCrewmen aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714) control the ship's depth, speed, and trim on 31 March 1999. Norfolk is currently deployed in support of the NATO-led Operation Allied Force in Yugoslavia, and is capable of launching Tomahawk cruise missiles. USN photo # N-1556A-004 by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Renso Amariz, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
714 1.68k Thirteen photo COC PDF on the Norfolk (SSN-714), 23 June 2000. USN photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com.
Norfolk179k A Sailor loads ordnance aboard the fast attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714). Norfolk is making preparations for its six-month deployment as part of the Harry S. Truman battle group, 1 November 2000. USN photo # N-1110A-501 by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Tina M. Ackerman, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk152k Electrician Technician Second Class Justin Warshaw from Austin, Texas, lowers a periscope clamp while performing maintenance aboard the fast attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714). Norfolk is making preparations for its six-month deployment as part of the Harry S. Truman battle group, 1 November 2000. USN photo # N-1110A-502 by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Tina M. Ackerman, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk201kMess Specialist First Class Henry James from Williamton, Delaware, compiles the food inventory on the mess decks aboard the fast attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714). Norfolk is making preparations for its six-month deployment as part of the Harry S. Truman battle group, 1 November 2000. USN photo # N-1110A-503 by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Tina M. Ackerman, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk171kEnsign John Hauser from Jefferson City, MI, updates the Quarterly Battery Report in the wardroom of the fast attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714). Norfolk is making preparations for its six-month deployment as part of the Harry S. Truman battle group,1 November 2000. USN photo # N-1110A-504 by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Tina M. Ackerman, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk109kA starboard bow view of the Emory S. Land (AS-39) and the Norfolk (SSN-714) moored side-by-side, while undergoing routine maintenance and upkeep, at US Naval Support Activity (NSA) La Maddalena, Italy, 21 Mar 2001. USN photo # DN-SD-03-09095, by PH3 Jodi L. Vogelsong, USN from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Norfolk77kAboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714), 31 March 2002. Officer of the Deck, Lieutenant Junior Grade Randy Kouba, from Pisek, North Dakota, performs a visual inspection through the boats periscope of the surface area around the boat. USN photo # N-1556A-006 by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Renso Amariz, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk29kCommemorative post mark on the occasion of the 20th year of commissioning of the Norfolk (SSN-714), 21 May 2003. Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Norfolk270kFamilies and friends wait anxiously on the pier on board Naval Station Norfolk as the Los Angeles-class attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714) returns to her homeport at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. USN photo # N-2820Z-002 by Journalist Seaman Apprentice Andy Zask, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk90kCommemorative post mark on the occasion of the Norfolk's (SSN-714) port visit to Bahrain APO, 23 January 2005.
Note: The DOD-CNO does not report (Advertise) any deployment of ASubs in OIF Gulf missions.
Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Norfolk215kMachinist's Mate 2nd Class Robert Boon performs maintenance on the torpedo weapons system aboard the Norfolk (SSN-714), during a port call in Bahrain, 17 January 2006. Norfolk is currently deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations (MSO). MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. USN photo # N-5863B-129 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Carolla Bennett, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk219kNorfolk (SSN-714) is moored to the Mina Salman Pier in Bahrain during a brief port visit. USN photo # N-5863B-140 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Carolla Bennett, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk182kGunner's Mate 2nd Class Cameron Adams, a Navy Deep Sea Diver embarked aboard the submarine tender Emory S. Land (AS-39) is tended to the surface before entering the water to conduct a ships husbandry dive on the Norfolk (SSN-714) at Manama, Bahrain, on 18 January 2006. The diver crew is homeported in La Maddalena, Italy and deploys throughout the European and Middle East theaters in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.USN photo # N-8298P-024 by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Perez, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk491kThe Z-Drive Navy tugboats Patricia & Susan Moran from Moran Towing Corporation of Greenwich, Conn. help the Norfolk (SSN-714) to moor after she returned to Norfolk, as a part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), 7 May 2006. The Nassau ESG successfully completed a six-month deployment in support of the global war on terrorism, where they conducted Maritime Security Operations for U.S. 5th Fleet and Theater Security Cooperation for U.S. 6th Fleet. The Attack submarine Minneapolis-St Paul (SSN-708) is moored ahead of the Norfolk. USN photo # N-5055G-029 by Journalist 2nd Class Joshua Glassburn, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk122kThe Boise (SSN-764) is moored ahead of the Norfolk (SSN-714), with the sail of the Jacksonville (SSN-699) rising from the other side of the quay at Norfolk Naval Station, at pier 3, 17 October 2007. Photograph courtesy of John Hummel, USN (Retired).
Norfolk283kThe fast-attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714), leads a formation of ships taking part in Operation Arabian Shark '08 on 17 April 2009. This is a joint exercise focusing on anti-submarine warfare between the navies of the United States, Bahrain, and Pakistan.USN photo # N-3165S-098 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan Steinhour, courtesy of news.navy.mil. & submitted by Robert M. Cieri.
Norfolk Pier 3150kThe fast-attack submarines Norfolk (SSN-714), left, Newport News (SSN-750) and Oklahoma City (SSN-723) sit moored at Naval Station Norfolk's Pier 3 during sunset on 22 August 2009.USN photo # N-7668G-004 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Xander Gamble, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk296kThe Norfolk (SSN-714) sits pier side on a foggy morning at Naval Station Norfolk. Norfolk is undergoing a maintenance availability in preparation for its upcoming deployment on 14 December 2009.USN photo # N-7705S-001 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Norfolk892kThe attack submarine Norfolk (SSN-714) transits the Suez Canal next to a guide boat. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using warfighting, 4 October 2012. USN photo 121004-N-BQ817-056 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class A.J. Jones.
714 1.05k Four photo PDF of the Norfolk (SSN-714) decommissioning ceremony 11 December 2014. PDF courtesy of Dale Hargrave.

Commanding Officers
01CAPT. Karr, Kenneth Richard, USN21.05.1983 - 25.06.1983 First Date in Commission
02CDR. Krol Jr., Joseph John, USN (USNA 1967) :RADM25.06.1983 - 13.09.1985
03CDR. Ponessa, Alfred Edward, USN (USNA 1968)13.09.1985 - 20.08.1988
04CDR. Harrop, John Kaenel, USN (USNA 1972)20.08.1988 - 19.01.1989
05CDR. Helfen, William, USN (USNA 1970)19.01.1989 - 11.02.1989
06CDR. Stoll, Ralph Heston, USN (USNA 1969)11.02.1989 - 23.06.1990
07CDR. Randall, Donald William, USN (USNA 1973)23.06.1990 - 14.11.1992
08CDR. Ostendorff, William Charles, USN (USNA 1976)14.11.1992 - 17.11.1995
09CDR. Koucheravy, George Michael, USN17.11.1995 - 03.04.1998
10CDR. Gernand, Jeffrey Lawrence (Nano), USN (USNA 1980)03.04.1998 23.06.2000
11CDR. Righter Jr., James Rayman, USN (USNA 1982)23.06.2000 - 23.08.2002
12CDR. Herman, David Jay, USN23.08.2002 - 03.06.2005
13CDR. Adams, Scott Francis, USN03.06.2005 - 06.07.2007
14CDR. Jackson, Troy Scott, USN06.07.2007 - 14.08.2009
15CDR. Jordan, Douglas Albert, USN14.08.2009 - 18.11.2011
16CDR. Zettler, Gregory Michael, USN (USNA 1994)18.11.2011 - 10.10.2014
17CDR. Polk, Christopher John, USN10.10.2014 - 11.12.2014 Last Date in Commission
Courtesy Wolfgang Hechler

There is no DANFS History currently available for Norfolk (SSN-714) 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
SSN-688 Los Angeles-class
Virtual Tour of USS Springfield (SSN 761) from PBS's Nova web site

Back To The Main Photo IndexBack To the Submarine Index
Problems and site related matters, E-mail Webmaster
This page is created by Gary Priolo and maintained by Michael Mohl
All Pages © 1996 - 2024 NavSource History All rights reserved.