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 | 29k | Cut out/cross section of the Ohio Class (SSBN-726-743). | USN photo courtesy of globalsecurity.org. | |
 | 34k | Cut out/cross section of the Ohio Class (SSBN-726-743). | USN photo courtesy of globalsecurity.org. | |
 | 53k | Cut out/cross section of the Ohio Class (SSBN-726-743). | USN photo courtesy of globalsecurity.org. | |
 | 63k | Cut out of the Ohio Class (SSBN-743) submarine. | Courtesy of Robert Hall. | |
 | 525k | The crowd of spectators overflow as Florida (SSBN-728) awaits her traditional champagne christening during the ceremonies at the Electric Boat Company 14 November 1981. The Georgia (SSBN-729) is on the blocks to the right and would be launched in a little less than a year. | USN photo courtesy of General Dynamics / Electric Boat via Dale Hargrave. | |
 | 187k | Flag officers walk along the pier prior to the commissioning of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Ohio (SSBN-726) on 11 November 1981. The Georgia (SSBN-729), to their right would be launched 6 November 1982. They are, front to back: ADM Hyman G. Rickover, in civilian clothes; ADM Harry Train II, front; VADM Steven A. White, middle; and ADM Thomas B. Hayward. The submarine was built by General Dynamics Corp. | USN photo # DN-SN-82-01597 by PH2 Robert Hamilton, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 187k | A port bow view of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Ohio (SSBN-726) secured in the water during its commissioning. The partially-constructed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729) is nearby displaying a "Good Luck Ohio" banner. | USN photo # DN-SN-82-01603 by PH2 Robert Hamilton, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 83k | Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins is escorted by David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board at General Dynamics, as they depart after the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729). Walking behind her are Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, and Maid of Honor Susan Watkins on 6 November 1982. Behind it, under construction, is the Rhode Island (SSBN-730). The boat's name was changed to Henry M. Jackson (SSBN-730) in honor of the late senator who died 1 September 1983, she would be launched on 15 October 1983. | USN photo # DN-ST-83-04507 by PH2 Dana Babin & text from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 718k | A view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729), during the launch ceremony 6 November 1982. Behind it, under construction, is the Rhode Island (SSBN-730). The boat's name was changed to Henry M. Jackson (SSBN-730) in honor of the late senator who died 1 September 1983, she would be launched on 15 October 1983. | USN photo # DN-ST-83-04518 by PH2 Dana Babin & text from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 136k | Crewmen monitor consoles at their dive stations in the control room of the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729) on 1 February 1984. | USN photo # DN-ST-88-07365, by Chuck Fiel, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 121k | A crewman checks the internal systems of missiles in the missile diagnostic center aboard the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729). | USN photo # DN-ST-88-07384 by Chuck Fiel, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 55k | A technician performs maintenance on the exterior systems of missile tubes aboard the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729). | USN photo # DN-ST-88-07363 by Chuck Fiel, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 88k | Crewmen monitor consoles in the missile control room of the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729). | USN photo # DN-ST-88-07359 by Chuck Fiel, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 104k | Georgia (SSBN-729) possibly undergoing her sea trials off the coast of New England, circa 1984. | USN photo submitted by Wendell Royce McLaughlin Jr. | |
 | 535k | A port bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729) and the guests attending its commissioning ceremony on 11 February 1984. | Official USN photo photo # DN-ST-84-06071, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
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78k | The Groton (SSN-694) welcomes the Georgia (SSBN-729) home for the holidays, 25 December 1984. | Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory). | |
 | 145k | Lieutenant Commander Michael G. Ducan, executive officer (blue crew) of the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729), plots a route on a navigation chart on board the submarine on 27 March 1985. | USN photo # DN-SN-85-07968 by JOC John Johnson & text from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 140k | Lieutenant Peter F. Reeves (standing) of Augusta, Georgia, and Petty Officer First Class William Cain of Sasser, Georgia tests the underwater fire conterol system, which tracks target movement and controls torpedoes fired from the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729) on 27 March 1985. | USN photo # DN-SN-85-07964 by PH2 Don Koralewski, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 19k | Commemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of the first patrol of the Gold crew of the Georgia (SSBN-729), 26 April 1985. | Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory). | |
 | 76k | Video of the loss of the tug Secota (YTB-415) sinking after colliding with the Georgia (SSBN-729), 5 January 1986, at Midway Island. | Photo courtesy of Robert Hurst. Video courtesy of Ron Reeves (of blessed memory). | |
 | 50k | Georgia (SSBN-729) in Dabob Bay, Hood Canal Washington, off Subbase Bangor, probably in 1986 or 87. The Hood Canal/Dabob Bay is 600+ feet deep in places, less than a mile from shore. | USN photo from the National War College papers, courtesy of Bill Gonyo. Photo i.d. courtesy of Allen J Keyser MMCS/SS, USN, Ret. | |
 | 118k | Georgia (SSBN-729) in Dabob Bay, Hood Canal Washington, off Subbase Bangor, probably in 1986 or 87. This picture was actually taken in the early morning. It was to be the ships "Official" photograph. The color is actually due to a error in the developing process. Basicly, its a mistake. It was taken was a gray winter day, very overcast, with no real sun. In the 80's, this picture was known around Subbase bangor as "On Golden Pond". | USN photo. Photo i.d. courtesy of Allen J Keyser MMCS/SS, USN, Ret. | |
 | 199k | Capt Robert Hugh “Rocky” English was born 26 January 1945, to Charles Hugh English and Mildred Jolly English of Anderson, S.C. Rocky entered the U.S. Naval Academy after graduation from George Washington High School in Danville, Va. After graduating from the Academy in 1967, he completed Naval Postgraduate School, graduating with a MBA in 1973. He served on the Daniel Webster (SSBN-626), Puffer (SSN-652), Glenard P. Lipscomb (SSN-685), and served as the Director Officer Training Department at the Naval Submarine School. He served as the Captain of two nuclear submarines, the Finback (SSN-670) (27 July 1983 to 10 January 1987) and the Georgia SSBN-729 (26 June 1987 to 28 July 1989). Rocky was authorized to wear the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with 3 gold stars, and the Meritorious Service Medal, among others. Upon retiring from active service with the U.S. Navy, Rocky was a consultant for Booz, Allen, and Hamilton and a V.P. of Raytheon Technical Services Division in Norfolk, Va. | Biography from Naval Submarine League. Photo courtesy of DN-SN-83-09518 from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. via Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 234k | A wide-angle view of the control center on the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729) as seen through a fish-eye lens on 1 January 1988. | USN photo # DN-ST-88-07358, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 19k | Commemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of the first missile shot of the Gold crew of the Georgia (SSBN-729), 17 May 1994. | Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory). | |
 | 332k | Port quarter stern view of the Georgia (SSBN-729), underway in the Hood Canal, Bangor, Washington on 1 January 1997. | USN photo # DN-SD-04-09771 by OS2 John Bouvia & text from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 65k | A fire fighting team aboard the fleet ballistic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729), undergoes a drill. | USN photo courtesy of dcfp.navy.mil. | |
 | 55k | Georgia (SSBN-729), loading MK-48 torpedoes at Bangor, WA., date unknown. | USN photo courtesy of the Federation of American Scientists. | |
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1.92k | Thirty five page PDF Welcome Aboard the Georgia (SSBN-729), circa 2000. | USN photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com. | |
 | 62k | MT3(SS) Ray Bourge makes a log entry while on watch in the missile compartment of Georgia (SSBN-729). | USN photo by Wendy Hallmark - All Hands Magazine October 2001, courtesy of Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 508k | The Ohio Class submarine Georgia (SSBN-729) is towed past the amphibious assault ship Bataan (LHD-5) as it enter Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Va. 11 November 2004. Georgia is the fourth Ohio Class ballistic missile submarine to undergo conversion to a guided missile submarine. | USN photo # N-2820Z-004, by Journalist 3rd Class Andy Zask, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
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 | 48k | Cmdr. Rodney E. Hutton, right, relieves Cmdr. John W. Tammen, Jr. as Commanding Officer, Georgia (SSBN-729), at a ceremony held at DeVary Hall, Naval Station Norfolk, Va. 20 December 2004. Hutton was previously assigned as Executive Officer, Honolulu (SSN-718). During his tour, Tammen was responsible for transitioning Georgia from the top SSBN in the Pacific Fleet to its new designation as a guided-missile submarine (SSGN). Tammen's next assignment is as Executive Assistant to the Director, Submarine Warfare Division (N77). | USN photo # N-3312P-001, by Chief Journalist Mark O. Piggott, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
 | 514k | The fleet ballistic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729), passes downtown Norfolk, Va., 1 February 2005 as it heads to Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA. Georgia, is the fourth Ohio-class submarine to undergo conversion from a ballistic missile submarine to a guided missile submarine. Guided missile submarines will be able to carry an impressive payload, including up to 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles or 66 Special Operations Forces. Georgia joins Florida (SSGN-728) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for the conversion. | USN photo # N-XXXXB-001, by Bill Black, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
 | 301k | The Ohio Class (SSBN-726-743) guided missile submarine Georgia (SSGN-729) rests pierside at Naval Station Norfolk on 11 December 2007. Georgia made a brief stop at NS Norfolk while conducting sea trials after leaving Norfolk Naval Shipyards 29 November 2007, following the ship's conversion from a ballistic missile to a guided missile submarine. Georgia is the last of four submarines to be converted to SSGN. | USN photo # N-9588L-003, by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Dean Lohmeyer, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 55k | Commanding officer Rodney E. Hutton of the Georgia (SSGN-729) watches closely as Jack Davis draws a caricature of him at the top of a print that Davis drew to commemorate the return to service of the Georgia in the wardroom. Known for his distinctive, one-of-a-kind cartoons, Davis, 82, began his career in high school. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he attended the University of Georgia on the GI Bill. He helped launch Mad magazine, and his cartoons have graced the covers of Time, TV Guide, Reader's Digest and Sports Illustrated. In 2005, he was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame. | USN photo courtesy of tribune-georgian.com via thesubreport.com. | |
 | 226k | Capt. Brian McIlvaine salutes the sideboys as he departs the change of command ceremony for Georgia (SSBN-729) at the base chapel 11 January 2008. McIlvaine became the new commanding officer of the converted Ohio-class submarine during the ceremony, | USN photo # N-1841C-061 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kimberly Clifford courtesy of Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 33k | Georgia (SSGN-729) Commanding Officer Capt. Brian McIlvaine and Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Noel Gonzales have faced several challenges in route to getting the Georgia ready for operations on 27 March 2008. McIlvaine said after being in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for the past few years, bringing the boat and crew to a new base means establishing new working relationships with the major commands on base like Trident Refit Facility (TRF) and Squadron 16/20. | Photo by By MCSN Dmitry Chepusov courtesy of Kings Bay Periscope & submitted by Bill Gonyo. | |
 | 29k | The crew of the U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered submarine Georgia (SSGN-729) stand at attention on the stern of the sub during a return to service ceremony in Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, Ga., 28 March 2008. | AP Photo/Stephen Morton courtesy of news.yahoo.com. | |
 | 296k | Crew members of the guided-missile submarine Georgia (SSGN-729) run to "bring the ship to life" during a return to service ceremony after the boat's conversion from a ballistic-missile submarine to a guided-missile submarine at Kings Bay, Ga., 28 March 2008. | USN photo # N-3285B-044 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Regina L. Brown, courtesy of news.navy.mil. | |
 | 211k | The guided-missile submarine Georgia (SSGN-729) (Blue) transits the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. on 24 November 2008. The sub is returning from pre-deployment testing. | USN photo # N-1841C-042 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kimberly Clifford, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 182k | An aft view of the guided-missile submarine Georgia (SSGN-729) underway in the Atlantic Ocean on 23 July 2009. | USN photo # N-1255R-032 by Lt. Rebecca Rebarich, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 184k | Yeoman 2nd Class James Garrard, assigned to the Blue crew of the guided-missile submarine Georgia (SSGN-729), rigs the bridge after surfacing. | USN photo # N-1255R-035 by Lt. Rebecca Rebarich, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 174k | Sailors aboard the guided-missile submarine Georgia (SSGN-729) wait for a storm to pass on 5 August 2009 as the submarine prepares to get underway from Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. for the first time since conversion from a ballistic missile submarine to a guided-missile submarine in 2008. | USN photo # N-1841C-014 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kimberly Clifford, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 332k | The guided-missile submarine Georgia (SSGN-729) begins to submerge after a port visit to Naples, Italy. | USN photo # N-2911P-005 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class William Parker, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 460k | The guided-missile submarine Georgia (SSGN-729) arrives for a routine port visit to Souda Bay on 25 August 2009. | USN photo # N-9063M-001 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Martinez, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. | |
 | 5.38k | The attached file gives about 50 photos and illustrations of a Trident missile submarine and its equipment. It gives you a pretty good idea of the surroundings and "living in a sewer pipe" with unclassified pictures. | Richard Scheeder via Ron Reeves (of blessed memory) | |
 | 856k | The guided-missile submarine Georgia (SSGN-729) prepares to moor outboard of the submarine tender Emory S. Land (AS-39) in Diego Garcia on 5 September 2011. | USN photo # N-JH293-063 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Williamson via navy.news.mil. | |
 | 620k | The guided-missile submarine Georgia (SSGN-729) moors outboard of the submarine tender Emory S. Land (AS-39) to undergo a continuous maintenance availability and crew exchange. | USN photo # N-WG146-115 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Fra via navy.news.mil. | |
 | 854k | The guided missile submarine Georgia (SSGN-729) prepares to exit the dry dock at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, following an extended refit period on 22 March 2019. Georgia is one of two guided missile submarines stationed at the base and is capable of carrying up to 154 Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles. | USN photo # 190322-N-KG413-0013 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Tomforde courtesy of T.L. via navy.mil. | |
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1.26k | The Georgia (SSGN-729) transits with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruisers Port Royal (CG-73) and Philippine Sea (CG-58), not shown, in the Strait of Hormuz, 21 December 2020. | USN photo # 201221-N-IE405-2574 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Indra Beaufort courtesy of Tom Bateman & navy.mil | |
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