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Manchester (LCS 14)
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102k | 27 May 2004: Washington DC - The U.S. Navy announced today that General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, will be one of two defense contracting
teams awarded contract options for final system design with options for detail design and construction of up to two Flight 0 Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). The LCS is an entirely new
breed of U.S. Navy warship. A fast, agile, and networked surface combatant, LCS's modular, focused-mission design will provide Combatant Commanders the required warfighting capabilities
and operational flexibility to ensure maritime dominance and access for the joint force. LCS will operate with focused-mission packages that deploy manned and unmanned vehicles to execute
missions including, Special Operations Forces (SOF) support, high-speed transit, Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), and
Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP). (Artist concept provided to the U.S. Navy courtesy of General Dynamics, Photo #040527-O-0000G-004, from the Navy Newstand) |
Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager | |
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492k | undated: Mobile, Ala. - An aerial view of the Austal USA shipyard, the American branch of operations for Australian shipbuilder Austal. Founded in 1999 along the west bank of
Blakely Island on the Mobile River in Mobile, Alabama. The shipyard was initially engaged in building high-speed aluminum ferries, such as the Lake Express for service across Lake
Michigan, and the Alakai for Hawaii Superferry. Construction on the first Littoral Combat Ship of the USS Independence variant was begun in 2006. In conjunction with
the General Dynamics Corp., all of the planned Independence Class LCS's will be built here. (Photo courtesy of AUSTAL, USA) | ||
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189k | 29 June 2015: Mobile, Ala. - New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen, ship's sponsor speaks at Manchester's keel laying ceremony. The Independence-variant littoral combat
ship is named for the city of Manchester, New Hampshire. (© Photo by Toni Riales, courtesy of Austal USA) | ||
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180k | 29 June 2015: Mobile, Ala. - New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen, ship's sponsor is aided by an Austal shipyard employee as she welds her initials into thee keel plate for the
future USS Manchester. (© Photo by Toni Riales, courtesy of Austal USA) | ||
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234k | 07 May 2016: Mobile, Ala. - New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen, ship's sponsor for the littoral combat ship Pre-Commissioning Unit Manchester
(LCS 14), breaks a bottle across the ship's bow during a christening ceremony. The Independence-variant littoral combat ship is named for the city of Manchester, New Hampshire. (U.S. Navy photo #160507-N-ZZ999-023 courtesy of Austal USA, from the Navy Newstand) | ||
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12 May 2016: A five view series of PCU Manchester (LCS 14) being rolled out of the Fabrication Shed at Austal to be placed on a barge and moved to BAE Systems further down the Mobile River. At BAE she'll be placed into a floating drydock for launching. The drydock will be flooded and Manchester will be floated out. (© Photos courtesy of Austal USA) 1514004 1514005 1514006 1514007 1514008 | ||||
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609k | 13 May 2016: Mobile, Ala. - As the drydock sinks, the future USS Manchester (LCS 14) is launched. (© Photo courtesy of Austal USA) | ||
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3549k | 24 May 2017: Mobile, Ala. - The future USS Manchester sitting at the Austal USA fitting out dock. (© Photo courtesy of Austal USA) | ||
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242k | 08 October 2017: Mobile, Ala. - The view from the flight deck of the future littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) while pierside in Mobile, Ala. the
night after hurricane Nate passes through the area. Pictured in the background is the future USS Manchester (LCS 14). (U.S. Navy photo #171008-N-N0101-005 by GSMC Joshua Faber from the Navy Newstand) | ||
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360k | 21 May 2018: Portsmouth, N.H. - PCU Manchester is assisted to her berth at the State Pier in anticipation of her commissioning on 26 May. (© Photo courtesy of Go Portsmouth) | ||
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321k | 24 May 2018: Portsmouth, N.H. - PCU Manchester docked at the New Hampshire State Pier preparing for her commissioning on 26 May. (Photo by Michael Pederson) |
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 10.) 790k21 May 2018: Portsmouth, N.H. - A ten view series of USS Manchester (LCS 14) being commissioned at the New Hampshire State Pier in Portsmouth, N.H. 1.) The color guard of USS Manchester (LCS 14) parades the colors during the ship's commissioning ceremony. 2.) The crew of USS Manchester (LCS 14) render honors as the the national anthem is played during the ship's commissioning ceremony. 3.) USS Manchester's (LCS 14) sponsor, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), gives remarks during the commissioning ceremony of USS Manchester (LCS 14). 4.)* Vice CNO Admiral Bill Moran, left, commissions USS Manchester (LCS 14) with Commander Emily Basset, Manchester's commanding officer. 5.) Lt. Adrienne Penkacik, a Nashua, N.H. native, and the ship's first OOD, is presented the traditional long glass by New Hampshire resident John Costanzo. 6.) Lt. Adrienne Penkacik, front, leads the first watch team of Manchester (LCS 14) as they prepare to take the stage during the ship's commissioning ceremony. 7.) The crew of Manchester pass by applauding guests to board the ship after sponsor, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen gives the traditional order to 'man this ship and bring her to life.' 8.) The crew of USS Manchester quickly board the ship after the ship's sponsor, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), gives the traditional order to 'man this ship and bring her to life.' 9., 10.) The crew of Manchester man the rails during the ship's commissioning after the ship's sponsor, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, gave the order to 'man this ship and bring her to life.' (U.S. Navy photos # 1. 180526-N-BT947-1110, 2. 180526-N-BT947-1137, 3. 180526-N-BT947-1287, 4. 180526-N-BT947-1400*, 5. 180526-N-BT947-1490, 6. 180526-N-BT947-1563, 7. 180526-N-BT947-1536, 8. 180526-N-BT947-1536, 9. 180526-N-BT947-1536, 10. 180526-N-BT947-1583 by MC2 Jacob I. Allison and AG1 Angela K. Koob* from the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service) 1.) 1514025 2.) 1514026 3.) 1514027 4.) 1514028 5.) 1514029 6.) 1514030 7.) 1514031 8.) 1514032 9.) 1514033 10.) 1514034 |
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152k | 13 June 2018: Mayport, Fla. - USS Manchester moored at the Mayport Naval Station while enroute to her new homeport in San Diego, Cal. (Photo by Lee Wahler) |
Lee Wahler Lcdr., USN (ret.) Jacksonville, Fla. | |
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375k | 19 June 2018: San Diego, Cal. - Sailors man the rails as the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) sails into Naval Base San Diego
for the first time. Manchester completed its first transit as a newly-commissioned vessel. Manchester is the ninth LCS to be homeported at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo #180619-N-ND254-1053 by MC2 Nancy C. diBenedetto, from the Navy Newstand) | ||
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290k | 19 June 2018: San Diego, Cal. - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) arrives at Naval Base San Diego after completing
the ship's first transit. (U.S. Navy photo #180619-N-ND254-1014 by MC2 Nancy C. diBenedetto, from the Navy Newstand) | ||
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653k | 31 August 2018: Los Angeles, Cal. - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester, arrives in Los Angeles Harbor for Los Angeles Fleet Week. LAFW
is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During Fleet Week, service members participate in various
community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo #180831-N-AA175-2001 by MC2 Eric Zeak, from the Navy Newstand) | ||
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195k | 31 August 2018: Los Angeles, Cal. - Manchester rests in the Port of Los Angeles during a scheduled visit for LA Fleet Week. (U.S. Navy photo #180831-N-FA490-2004 by MC3 Andrew Langholf, from the Navy Newstand) | ||
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338k | 02 October 2018: San Francisco, Cal. - The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) moors to support San Francisco Fleet Week 2018.
San Francisco Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service
members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of San Francisco and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photo #181001-N-ZO368-001 by MC1 Travis S. Alston, from the Navy Newstand) |
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Friday, 05 October 2018: San Francisco, Cal. - The littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14), front left, the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) and the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) entering and transitting San Francisco Bay to sail in the Parade of Ships during San Francisco Fleet Week 2018. San Francisco Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of San Francisco and its surrounding areas. (U.S. Navy photos #181005-N-ZO368-007 by MC1 Travis S. Alston, #181005-N-FF029-1127 and 181005-N-FF029-1112 by MC3 Daniel Charest, #181005-N-GZ228-075 by MC2 Jesse Monford, 181005-N-ZO368-009 by MC1 Travis S. Alston from the Navy Newstand) 1514041 1514042 1514043 1514044 1514045 | ||||
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620k | 27 February 2019: the Pacific Ocean - The Independence variant littoral combat ships USS Independence (LCS 2), left, USS Manchester
(LCS 14), and USS Tulsa (LCS 16) are underway in formation in the eastern Pacific. Littoral combat ships are high-speed, agile, shallow draft, mission-focused
surface combatants designed for operations in the littoral environment, yet fully capable of open ocean operations. As part of the surface fleet, LCS has the ability to counter
and outpace evolving threats independently or within a network of surface combatants. (U.S. Navy photo #190227-N-FC670-255 by MCC Shannon Renfroe from the U.S. Navy Page on Flickr) | ||
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Wednesday, 27 February 2019: The Pacific Ocean - Three views of the Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) sailing in the eastern Pacific. LCS are high-speed, agile, shallow draft, mission-focused surface combatants designed for operations in the littoral environment, yet fully capable of open ocean operations. (U.S. Navy photos #190227-N-FC670-1458, 190227-N-FC670-1454, and 190227-N-FC670-1453 by MCC Shannon Renfroe from the Navy Newstand) 1514046 1514047 1514048 | ||||
| Manchester Memorabilia |
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| Manchester's Emblem  Courtesy of Cmdr. Kurt Braeckel XO / LCS Crew 214 |
Christening Program  Courtesy of Ron Reeves |
| Manchester History |
| View the USS Manchester (LCS 14) DANFS history entry located on the Naval History and Heritage Command web site. |
| Manchester's Commanding Officers Thanks to Wolfgang Hechler |
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| Blue Crew (214, The Juggernauts) | Gold Crew (206, The Vikings) | ||||
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| 1.) 26 May 2018 | Cmdr. Emily K. Bassett (NROTC ‘99) (Seattle, Wash.) | 1.) 26 May 2018 | Cmdr. Matthew David Scarlett (OCS ‘98) (Ravenna, Oh.) | ||
| 2.) 27 May 2018 | Cmdr. Kurt Braeckel (NROTC ‘99) (Indianapolis, Ind.) | 2.) .. Dec. 2018 | Cmdr. Aaron Anderson (prior enl. '96, OCS ‘99) (Cedar Rapids. Ia.) | ||
| 3.) 03 Oct. 2019 | Cmdr. Jedediah August Kloppel (Spearfish, S. D.) | 3.) 25 Aug. 2020 | Cmdr. Colin A. Corridan (Mass. MA '99) (Springfield, Mass.) | ||
| 4.) 09 Apr. 2021 | Cmdr. Edison C. Rush (USMMA) (southern N. J.) | 4.) 15 Dec. 2020 | Cmdr. Robert Terrance Burke (OCS ‘03) (Tucson, Ariz.) | ||
| 5.) 29 Sep. 2022 | Cmdr. Ralph Lufkin (USNA '05) (Basking Ridge, N. J.) | 5.) 17 Jun. 2022 | Cmdr. Colleen E. Moore (enl. ‘93 / ECP ‘03) (Long Island, N. Y.) | ||
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