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Oklahoma City (SSN-723)

Radio Call Sign: November - Oscar - Kilo - Charlie

Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine: Laid down, 15 April 1983, at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, VA.; Launched, 4 January 1984; Commissioned, USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723), 9 July 1988. Oklahoma City is assigned to the US Atlantic Fleet and homeported at Norfolk, VA.

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, Harpoon and Tomahawk ASM/LAM missiles from 12 VLS tubes, 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.

Size	Image Description	Contributed By/ Source
115k	The keel being laid for the *Los Angeles class* nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723), forward, looking aft on 4 Jan 1984.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-SN-84-11940 by Stu Gilman, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
147k	Edward J. Campbell, president of Newport News Shipbuilding Co., speaks during the launching of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723), 2 Nov 1985. Other members of the launching party are on the speakers platform.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-89-01400 by Caroline Kiehner, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
205k	Sponsor Jane Nickles christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) on 2 Nov 1985. Other members of the launching party include, from left to right: Eleanor Kirkpatrick, matron of honor; Senator Don Nickles, Republican-Oklahoma; Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., chairman of the joint chiefs of staff; and Edward J. Campbell, president of Newport News Shipbuilding.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-SN-86-10630 by Chris Oxley, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
17k	Commemorative post mark on the ocassion of Oklahoma City (SSN-723) christening, at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, VA., 1985.	Courtesy of Jack Treutle.
446k	A starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) underway on 26 Feb 1988.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-89-01401 by Chris Oxley, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
179k	Oklahoma City (SSN-723), broaching, probably during her alpha sea trials off the Atlantic coast, mid 1980's.	Contributed by Fabio Pena.
103k	Oklahoma City (SSN-723), during her alpha sea trials off the Atlantic coast, 26 Feb. 1988.	USN photo.
106k	A Chief Petty Officer at the main control center on board the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) is ready to make instant course changes during an at sea period in the Atlantic Ocean, September 1991.	U.S. Navy photo # CI-95-00042-KT / N-9999X-447, courtesy of COMSUBPAC.
279k	A view of four of the 12 vertical-launch Tomahawk missile tubes on the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) on 1 Feb 1991.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-91-05257 by PH1 Robert Mcroy, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
613k	The hatches of the 12 vertical-launch Tomahawk missile tubes stand open on the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) on 1 Feb 1991.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-91-05259 by PH1 Robert Mcroy, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
88k	Crew members man the control station aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) on 1 Sept. 1991.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-94-00622 by PH1 Mike Flynn, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
93k	A crew member performs routine maintenance on a torpedo tube aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) on 1 Sep 1991.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-94-00576 by PH1 Mike Flynn, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
66k	A crew member services a Mark 48 torpedo aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723).	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-94-00629 by PH1 Mike Flynn, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
552k	A bow on view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) tied up at a pier at Port Canaveral, Florida on 6 Feb 1994.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-SC-94-02394 by OS2 John Bouvia, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
46k	The aircraft carrier America (CV-66) leads an echelon of ships north through the Suez Canal, enroute to the Adriatic Sea, on 9 December 1995. Also pictured is the *Los Angeles class* submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723), positioned directly behind the carrier, while Egyptian water taxies jockey for position in the congested waters of the canal. The *America's* Battle Group will take up position in the Adriatic off the coast of Bosnia-Herznegovina, to support NATO peace keeping operations.	U.S. Navy photo # N-0000D-002 by Photographer's Mate 2nd. Class Eric N. Dunn, courtesy of COMSUBPAC.
168k	The US Navy Attack Submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) takes position as she enters the well-deck of the US Navy's medium auxiliary floating dry dock Resolute (AFDM-10) on 12 Aug 1996.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-SD-01-09896 by PH2 Richard Rosser, USN, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
121k	Crewmen of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) touch up the depth indicator numbers on the bow of their sub while moored at the destroyer and submarine (D&S) piers at NAS Norfolk on 1 Jan 1997. Note the safety lines to protect the crew while working on the slick deck.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-97-00720 by PH1 Michael Flynn, USN, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
136k	A crewmember on board the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) operates one of the myriad of controls existing on board any submarine.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # N-5268S-002 by PH1 Michael Flynn, courtesy of news.navy.mil. Photo submitted by Bill Gonyo. Photo added 11/09/08.
80k	A Navy cook on board the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) prepares hamburgers for the crews noon time meal on 1 Jan 1997.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-97-00688, by PH3 Bruce W. Moore,from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
34k	In this dimly lighted view of the interior of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) control room, a Navy commander at the periscope and the bow plane control personnel at their stations have a mystic appearance reflective of the submarine reputation of stealth on 1 Jan 1997.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-97-00708 by PH1 Mike Flynn, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.& submitted by Bill Gonyo.
43k	A Fancy illustrated pictorial cancellation authorized by USPS for ONE DAY ONLY USE at event site for historical navy postal mementoes. This is a commemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of fifteen years that the Oklahoma City (SSN-723) has been on station at Norfolk, VA., 9 July 2003.	Courtesy of Jack Treutle.
422k	The nuclear-powered submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723), arrived at Northrop Grumman Newport News on 10 April 2006 for a performance period to last approximately two months.	Photo # 189-2523 courtesy of northropgrumman.com / media.primezone.com.
73k	Submarine Veteran F. Neal Sever talks to the crew of the attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) during his visit at Norfolk, Va. 13 Oct 2006. Following his tour, Sever attended the time honored dolphin pinning ceremony and gave a first hand account of the only ground combat operation on Japanese territory in World War II. Sever's accomplishments were immortalized in the nonfiction novel "Thunder Below" by Commander Eugene "Lucky" Fluckey.	U.S. Navy photo # N-5268S-001, by U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christina M. Shaw, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
177k	A Sailor aboard the Oklahoma City (SSN-723) familiarizes himself with the Voyage Management System (VMS)on 6 April 2007. VMS is a combination of digital charts, constant global positioning system fixes, environmental sensors and electronic command and control to allow the submarine to eliminate many of the constraining aspects of navigation when using paper charts.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # N-8655E-001 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kelvin Edwards, courtesy of news.navy.mil. Photo submitted by Bill Gonyo.
67k	U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ed Mayer, commanding officer of Oklahoma City (SSN-723), photographs his family on the pier in Norfolk, Va., before pulling out for a scheduled six-month deployment on 12 May 2007.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # N-5268S-002 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christina M. Shaw, courtesy of news.navy.mil. Photo submitted by Bill Gonyo.
412k	The crew of the fast-attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) salutes the Ensign as they depart for a deployment on 9 May 2009. Cmdr. Ed Mayer IV, commanding officer of *Oklahoma City, will lead the crew in operations supporting national security and contributing directly to the maritime strategy. This deployment will be Oklahoma City's* second using the Voyage Management System, a paperless navigation system that uses digital charts, GPS fixes, environmental sensors and electronic command and control. The system helps the submarine locate and identify potential navigational hazards, allowing for a smooth, safe deployment.	U.S. Navy photo # N-7668G-149, by Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Xander Gamble courtesy of news.navy.mil.
150k	The 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 Aug. 2009.	U.S. Navy photo # N-7668G-004 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Xander Gamble, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
153k	The attack submarine Oklahoma City (SSN-723) prepares for sea at Naval Station Norfolk on 3 Sept. 2009. *Oklahoma City* will travel to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, N.H., for a scheduled overhaul, marking the beginning of a two-year homeport shift to Portsmouth.	U.S. Navy photo # N-7705S-008 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer, courtesy of news.navy.mil.

There is no DANFS History currently available for Oklahoma City (SSN-723) 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

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