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Albany (SSN-753)

Los Angeles Class (Improved) Attack Submarine: Laid down, 22 April 1985, at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Newport News, VA.; Launched, 13 June 1987; Commissioned, USS Albany (SSN-753), 7 April 1990. Albany is assigned to the US Atlantic Fleet and is 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. Improved Performance Machinery Program Phase I [on 688 Improved].

Size	Image Description	Contributed By/ Source
27k	Commemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of the laying of the keel of the Albany (SSN-753), 22 April 1985.	Courtesy of Jack Treutle.
52k	Launching Program for the Albany (SSN-753), 13 June 1987.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph courtesy of Robert M. Cieri.
95k	Nancy Maginnes Kissinger, sponsor, and wife of Henry A. Kissinger, is introduced by Edward J. Campbell, president, Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. during the launching of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Albany (SSN-753).	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-SN-88-06093, by Michael D.P. Flynn, courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
146k	Nancy Maginnes Kissinger, sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine *Albany*. Other VIPs include Henry A. Kissinger, Denis O'Connor Whalen, matron of honor, and J.E. Turner.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-SN-88-06090, by Chris Oxley, courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
49k	Portside view of the Albany (SSN-753) on the launching ways, 13 June 1987 @ Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock.	Photo courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock.
107k	Portside view of the Albany (SSN-753) sliding down the launching ways, 13 June 1987 @ Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock.	Photo courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock.
49k	Albany (SSN-753) sliding down the launching ways, 13 June 1987 @ Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock.	Photo courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock.
255k	A starboard beam view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) as it passes the merchant ship OOCL Charger (SSN-753) on 26 Feb 1990. The *Albany* is conducting sea trials prior to its commissioning.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-SN-90-08972, by Chris Oxley, courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
91k	Albany (SSN-753) on sea trials, 26 Feb. 1990.	Photo by Caroline Frantz, courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat.
44k	Albany (SSN-753) underway, possibly while on sea trials, 26 Feb. 1990.	Photo courtesy of tripod.com
228k	Officers and crew members and distinguished guests stand at attention aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony on 7 Apr 1990.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-90-07470, by Michael D.P. Flynn, courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
88k	Mooring lines secure the nuclear-powered attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) to the pier for the vessel's commissioning ceremony.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-90-07474, by Michael D.P. Flynn, courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
65k	Officers and crew members stand at attention as the commissioning pennant is raised aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) during the vessel's commissioning ceremony.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # DN-ST-90-07469, by Michael D.P. Flynn, courtesy of Newport News Shipbuilding, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil. & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
661k	The nuclear powered attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) is escorted out of the Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, on 11 Mar. 2004 harbor by a security patrol boat as she gets underway following a brief port visit. *Albany* is homeported in Norfolk, Va. and is the third improved *Los Angeles-class* attack submarine. The improved submarines are quieter, faster, have hull diving planes, improved fire control systems and is ice breaking capable for polar operations.	U.S. Navy photo # N-0780F-027, by Paul Farley, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
148k	The *Los Angeles-class* attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) breaks away from a formation of participants in a Multilateral Undersea Warfare (USW) exercise conducted in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander Fifth Fleet area of responsibility in the Gulf of Oman, 25 Mar. 2004. The exercise's objective was to promote Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) interoperability between the United States, coalition, and other multinational forces operating in the region.	U.S. Navy photo # N-9885M-012, by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Alan D. Monyelle, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
193k	With a frothing wake at her stern, the *Los Angeles-class* attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) surfaces in the Gulf of Oman. *Albany* was participating in a Multilateral Undersea Warfare (USW) exercise conducted in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Commander Fifth Fleet area of responsibility.	U.S. Navy photo # N-9885M-010, by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Alan D. Monyelle, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
251k	Bows on view of the *Los Angeles-class* attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) underway in the Gulf of Oman, 25 Mar. 2004.	U.S. Navy photo # N-9885M-009, by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Alan D. Monyelle, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
269k	The nuclear powered attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) transits the Chesapeake Bay 30 July 2004, as it returns from a scheduled six-month deployment.	U.S. Navy photo # N-6616W-008, by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven J. Weber, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
121k	Port side view of the nuclear powered attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) transits the Chesapeake Bay 30 July 2004, as it returns from a scheduled six-month deployment.	U.S. Navy photo # N-6616W-001, by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven J. Weber, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
236k	With a member of her Marine guard unit on her sail, the nuclear powered attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) transits the Chesapeake Bay 30 July 2004, as it returns from a scheduled six-month deployment.	U.S. Navy photo # N-6616W-006, by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven J. Weber, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
263k	Retired Vice Adm. James W. Metzger makes a speech to the distinguished visitors and guests at the change of command ceremony for the *Los Angeles-class* attack submarine Albany (SSN-753). Cmdr. Mark H. Merrick relieved Cmdr. Brett J. Genoble at a ceremony on board Naval Station Norfolk, Va. 1 Apr. 2005.	U.S. Navy photo # N-3527B-004, by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Timothy Bensken, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
308k	Prospective Commanding Officer, Albany (SSN-753), Cmdr. Mark H. Merrick, salutes Commanding Officer, *Albany, Cmdr. Brett J. Genoble, as he takes over command of Albany* on board Naval Station Norfolk, Va.	U.S. Navy photo # N-3527B-001, by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Timothy Bensken, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
12k	Commemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of the Albany's (SSN-753) 15th year since her commissioning, 7 April 2005.	Courtesy of Jack Treutle.
163k	The crew of the fast-attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) moor the submarine to the dock as they return home to Norfolk, Va. from a six-month deployment on 20 Nov. 2006. *Albany* participated in the first mission in the Gulf of Guinea and directly supported counter-narco terrorism operations in the Caribbean.	Official U.S. Navy Photograph # N-8655E-131, by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kelvin Edwards, courtesy of navy.mil.
200	A wide angle lens captures a boomerang shaped attack submarine Albany (SSN-753) arriving for a routine port visit on 10 May 2008. *Albany* is on a scheduled six-month deployment as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.	U.S. Navy photo # N-0780F-009, by Paul Farley, courtesy of news.navy.mil. Photo added 05/12/08.
239k	The Albany (SSN-753) arrives at Souda Bay, Crete, Greece for a routine port visit on 10 May 2008.	U.S. Navy photo # N-0780F-002, by Paul Farley and wallpaper by Bill Gonyo, courtesy of news.navy.mil. Photo added 05/12/08.

There is no DANFS History currently available for Albany (SSN-753) 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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