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USS Hawaii Submarine and Ship
The United States Navy has named two of the vessels
after the State of Hawaii: the USS Hawaii (CB-3_ Navy cruiser
and the USS Hawaii (SSN-776) nuclear submarine. The Navy
also named one of their submarines after King Kamehameha
the Great.
USS Hawaii Submarine
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In April of 2006 the U.S. Navy announced that the
third of their Virginia-class attack submarines
would be named after the state of Hawaii. The USS Hawaii (SSN-0776)
is expected to be launched in 2007.
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USS Hawaii Navy Cruiser
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The first United States Navy ship to be named
the USS Hawaii was an Alaska-class U.S. Navy cruiser
known as the USS Hawaii (CB-3). The ship was
partially constructed during World War II but
it was never completed.
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The United States Navy also named a submarine
after Hawaii's King Kamehameha I:
USS Kamehameha
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This United States Navy submarine was one of
41 Polaris fleet ballistic missile submarines
built in the 1960's. the USS Kamehameha was
commissioned in 1965 and decommissioned in 2002.
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See also:
USS Bowfin Submarine Tour
USS Arizona Battleship Memorial
USS Missouri Battleship Tour
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Related Links
Attractions in Hawaii
Activities in Hawaii
The Islands of Hawaii
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