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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Submarine USS Missouri moves to Connecticut base in preparation for commissioning

Virginia classThe USS Missouri has moved to the Naval Submarine Base in New London, Conn., in preparation for a commissioning ceremony.

The Missouri is the newest member of the Virginia class of submarines. It was built at General Dynamics' Electric Boat division in Groton, Conn.

Last Thursday, the sub made the 6.5-mile voyage from Electric Boat up the Thames River to the Naval Submarine Base in New London. Commissioning is set for Saturday.

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