The nation's newest and most advanced nuclear-powered submarine, Texas (SSN 775), returned to Northrop Grumman Corporation's Newport News sector with a broom atop its sail to signify a clean sweep of the ship's initial sea trials.
"I'm pleased to report that the ship's trials were successful,'' said Adm. Kirk Donald, director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion. "It was a great ride. I thoroughly enjoyed it myself, and a bit more importantly, we are a step closer to delivering a great ship to the fleet.''
Sea trials provide an opportunity to test all systems, components and compartments and include submerging for the first time, high-speed runs while on the surface and submerged, and a demonstration of the submarine's other capabilities.
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