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 right courtesy of Mike Smolinski, on left by Don McGrogan, BMCS, USN (ret.)

Radio Call Sign: November - Papa - Oscar - Golf

Georgia (SSGN-729)
Life as a SSBN

To Additional Pages

Conversion to SSGN

Ohio Class Ballistic Missile Submarine: Laid down, 7 April 1979, at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corp., Groton, CT.; Launched, 6 November 1982; Commissioned, USS Georgia (SSBN 729), 11 February 1984; Georgia is assigned to the US Pacific Fleet and is homeported at Bangor, WA.

Specifications: Displacement, Surfaced: 16, 600 t., Submerged: 18,750 t.; Length 560' ; Beam 42'; Draft 38'; Speed, Surfaced/Submerged 20+ kts; Complement 153; Test depth 1,200'; Armament, 24 missile tubes, four 21" torpedo tubes; Propulsion, S8G Nuclear Reactor, two geared turbines at 60,000 shp, one propeller.

Size	Image Description	Source
29k	Cut out/cross section of the Ohio Class (SSBN-726-743).	US Navy photo courtesy of globalsecurity.org.
34k	Cut out/cross section of the Ohio Class (SSBN-726-743)	US Navy photo courtesy of globalsecurity.org.
53k	Cut out/cross section of the Ohio Class (SSBN-726-743).	US Navy photo courtesy of globalsecurity.org.
63k	Cut out of the Ohio Class (SSBN-743) submarine.	Courtesy of Robert Hall.
187k	Flag officers walk along the pier prior to the commissioning of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Ohio (SSBN-726) on 11 Nov 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.
71k	A port bow view of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Ohio (SSBN-726) secured in the water during its commissioning on 11 Nov 1981. The partially-constructed nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729) displays a "Good Luck *Ohio*" banner nearby. Both ships are products of General Dynamics Corp.	USN photo # DN-ST-82-01626 by PH1 James Preston, 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 Nov 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 Nov 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.
50k	Georgia (SSBN-729), performs an emergency blow for training, probably during her alpha trials in 1983 off the New England coast.	US Navy photo from the National War College papers, courtesy of Bill Gonyo.
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 Feb 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.
62k	Georgia (SSBN-729) during her sea trials off the coast of New England, circa 1984.	US Navy photo.
118k	Backdroped against a setting sun, the Georgia (SSBN-729) undergoes her sea trials off the coast of New England, circa 1984.	US Navy photo.
104k	Georgia (SSBN-729) possibly undergoing her sea trials off the coast of New England, circa 1984.	US Navy 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 Feb 1984.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph photo # DN-ST-84-06071, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
78k	The Groton (SSN-694) welcomes the Georgia (SSBN-729) home for the holidays, 25 December 1984.	Courtesy of Jack Treutle.
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 Mar 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 Mar 1985.	USN photo # DN-SN-85-07964 by PH2 Don Koralewski, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. Photo added 02/14/08.
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.
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 Jan 1988.	USN photo # DN-ST-88-07358, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
477k	The nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Georgia (SSBN-729) and, directly behind it, the frigate Rathburne (FF-1057) lie tied up at the naval station on 1 Nov 1989.	USN photo # DN-SC-92-04504 by OS2 John Bouvia & text from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
19k	Commemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of the first missle shot of the Gold crew of the Georgia (SSBN-729), 17 May 1994.	Courtesy of Jack Treutle.
332k	Port quarter stern view of the Georgia (SSBN-729), underway in the Hood Canal, Bangor, Washington on 1 Jan 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.	US Navy photo courtesy of dcfp.navy.mil.
55k	Georgia (SSBN-729), loading MK-48 torpedoes at Bangor, WA., date unknown.	US Navy photo, courtesy of the Federation of American Scientists.
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. Nov. 11, 2004. *Georgia* is the fourth *Ohio Class* ballistic missile submarine to undergo conversion to a guided missile submarine. Once completed in 2009 *Georgia* will provide joint war fighters transformational strike and special operations forces capabilities.	US Navy photo # N-2820Z-004, by Journalist 3rd Class Andy Zask, courtesy of news.navy.mil.