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Maryland (SSBN-738)


Ohio Class Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine: Laid down, 22 April 1986, at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics, Groton, CT.; Launched, 10 August 1991; Commissioned, USS Maryland (SSBN-738), 13 June 1992. Maryland is assigned to the US Atlantic Fleet, and homeported at Kings Bay, GA.

Specifications: Displacement, Surfaced: 16,764 t., Submerged: 18,750 t.; Length 560'; Beam 42'; Draft 29'; Speed, Surfaced 20+ kts, Submerged 25 kts; Depth limit 800'; Complement 155 (each Blue and Gold crews); Armament, 24 Trident I and II missile tubes, four 21" torpedo tubes, MK-48 torpedoes; Sensor, BQQ-6 Bow mounted sonar, BQR-19 Navigation, BQS-13 Active sonar, TB-16 towed array; Propulsion System, One S8G nuclear reactor core reloaded every nine years, two geared steam turbines, one shaft, output of 60,000 hp.
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Ohio Class63kCut out of the Ohio Class submarine.Courtesy of Robert Hall.
Maryland97kMaryland (SSBN-738), fitting out at EB on 13 July 1991. Photograped by Ken Hart.
Maryland436k Mrs Sarah Larson christening Maryland (SSBN-738) on 10 August 1991.Photograph courtesy of Dale Hargrave.
Maryland109kMaryland (SSBN-738), probably during her alpha sea trials off the Atlantic coast, summer 1991.Photo courtesy of General Dynamics.
Maryland121kMaryland (SSBN-738), probably during her alpha sea trials off the Atlantic coast, summer 1991.USN photo courtesy of the Federation of American Scientists.
Maryland95k Maryland (SSBN-738) underway on operational sea trials, 1991-92. USN photo courtesy of chinfo.navy.mil., submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Maryland23kCommemorative post mark on the occasion of the Maryland's (SSBN-738) commissioning, 13 June 1992.Photo courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Maryland18kCommemorative post mark on the occasion of the Maryland's (SSBN-738) commissioning, 13 June 1992.Photo courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Maryland185k A tug assists the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Maryland (SSBN-738), into the harbor at Port Canaveral, FA., on 25 July 1993. Official USN photo # DN-SC-93-06007, by OS2 John Bouvia, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Maryland92kA bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Maryland (SSBN-738) undergoing maintenance. The bow of the guided missile cruiser Philippine Sea (CG-58) is in the background at NAS Mayport FL., on 20 August 1993. Official USN photo # DN-SC-93-06084, by OS2 John Bouvia, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Maryland153kA group of female midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy take their turn at a control station of the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Maryland (SSBN-738) as it makes a stop at the Academy, circa 1 June 1995. Official USN photo # DN-SN-96-00023, by Julie Irwin, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Maryland74kThe Maryland (SSBN-738), an Ohio Class Ballistic Missile Submarine, conducts Standard Undersea Warfare Exercises with the George Washington (CVN-73) on 1 April 1997.Official USN photo # N-6895K-001 by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Erik Kenney, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Maryland250kCrewmembers of the Ohio Class submarine Maryland (SSBN-738) hang the boat's banner on the ramp after mooring at the naval station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, in support of the joint military exercise Global Guardian '98, on 27 October 1997. Official USN photo # DN-SD-99-05763, by PH2 (DV) Erik Tilford, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Maryland113kThe Ohio Class submarine Maryland (SSBN-738) pulls into the naval station in support of the joint military exercise Global Guardian '98, on 27 October 1997. Official USN photo # DN-SD-99-05757, by PH2 (DV) Erik Tilford, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Maryland250kFamily members gather ashore as the ballistic missile submarine Maryland (SSBN-738) returns to it's homeport in Kings Bay, Georgia, 5 May 1998. The tug C Tractor 4 helps out.USN photo N-0000M-001 by Fred Madeja, courtesy of chinfo.navy.mil., submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Maryland97kSubmarine Centennial Day Proclaimation, 25 March 2000, signed by the Governor of the State of Maryland in honoring the State's namesake,Maryland (SSBN-738).USN photo courtesy of chinfo.navy.mil., submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Maryland186kCaptain Steven P. Davito commanded the Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine, Maryland (SSBN-738), “Blue” from March 2001 until August 2003. Under his command, his crew was awarded the Squadron Twenty Battle Efficiency “E,” Engineering “E” and Navigation “N” in 2001 and 2002, Strategic “S” and Medical “M” in 2002, and the Communications “C” in 2001. Additionally, his crew was recognized by Commander Atlantic Fleet for retention excellence in 2001 and 2002, and was selected as the Navy’s Health, Safety and Fitness Flagship Award winner (medium afloat), and the Navy’s Environmental Stewardship Flagship Award winner (medium afloat) in 2001 and 2002.USN photo courtesy of Naval Nuclear Power Training Command via Bill Gonyo.
Maryland28kLt. Cmdr. Robledo (on the left) receives the 2005 Engineering Red "E" Award from Submarine Squadron Twenty Commodore Captain Rogers in behalf of the Maryland (SSBN-738).USN photo courtesy of dolphin-news.com & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Trident5.38kThe 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)
Maryland824k Missile Technician 1st Class Albert Burgoyne uses a riot shield during a security training exercise aboard the fleet ballistic missile submarine Maryland (SSBN-738), 16 February 2009 at King's Bay, GA.USN photo # N-3737T-016 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eric Tretter.
Maryland824kThe ballistic missile submarine Maryland (SSBN-738) prepares to depart Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay to conduct routine operations on 1 April 2011. USN photo # N-FG395-016 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Kimber courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Maryland531kAn unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from the Maryland (SSBN-738) off the coast of Florida, 31 August 2016. The test launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs demonstration and shakedown operation certification process. The successful launch certified the readiness of an SSBN crew and the operational performance of the submarine's strategic weapons system before returning to operational availability USN photo # 160831-N-SS202-003 by John Kowalski courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Maryland255kVice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran joins the crew of the ballistic-missile submarine Maryland (SSBN-738) in congratulating its newest submarine-qualified officer, Lt. j.g. Christopher Roehrborn, 4 November 2016. Moran was aboard the submarine as part of a visit to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, where he was also the guest speaker at a ceremony honoring World War II submarine veterans. USN photo # 161104-N-UM609-013 by Lt. Lily Hinz courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Maryland608kInbound for Faslane Navy Base in Scotland mid March 2018 for a routine port call was the Maryland (SSBN-738) with part of her RN/MOD security fleet at her stern. Photo courtesy of Thomas Bryceland.

There is no DANFS History currently available for Maryland (SSBN-738) at the Haze Gray & Underway the main archive for the DANFS Online Project.
Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation
Fleet Reserve Association

Additional Resources and s of Interest
FAS - SSBN-726 Ohio-Class FBM Submarines
US Navy CHINFO Navy Fact File - Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines - SSBN


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