Tuesday, November 13, 2012

NNS launches Navy submarine

USS Minnesota (SSN 783) |A Virginia class submarine being built for the U.S. Navy has been launched by Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding.

The USS Minnesota (SSN 783) is more than 90 percent complete, the company said.

"Launch is a significant accomplishment in the life of a submarine," said Jim Hughes, NNS vice president of submarines and fleet support. "It's an opportunity for our incredible shipbuilders to stand back and take pride in their work.

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