The Virginia-class USS Norfolk was announced with the USS Potomac and USS Brooklyn.

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New Navy submarines will be named after City of Norfolk and Potomac River

The new attack submarine was designed to seek and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships, conduct intelligence and surveillance tasks, engage in mine warfare and other battle operations, according to the Navy.

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Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a Virginia-class submarine will be named for the city of Norfolk. The submarine will follow in the footsteps of three former vessels named for the mermaid city. One was a brigantine ship used in the late 1700s, another was a destroyer leader used during the 50s and 60s, and the third was a Los Angeles-class nuclear attack submarine used for about 30 years until 2015. “Today’s submarine force i…

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From SECNAV Public Affairs, Jan. 13, 2025 WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced the names of three Virginia-class submarines to be the future USS Potomac (SSN 814), the future USS Norfolk (SSN 815), and the future USS Brooklyn (SSN 816) Secretary Del Toro detailed the announcement Jan. 13 during video remarks directed to the Department of Navy’s (DoN) submarine community. “Today’s submarine force is the most capable force …

New Navy submarines will be named after City of Norfolk and Potomac River

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