HYMAN G RICKOVER SSN 795

Ship Name and Designation History

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Virginia Class (Block IV) Nuclear Powered Attack Submarine Naming Ceremony 9 January 2015 Keel Laid 11 May 2018 - Christening 31 July 2021 - Launched TBD USS HYMAN G. RICKOVER SSN-795 Commissioned 14 October 2023

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1. USS Hyman G. Rickover SSN-795 Covers Page 1     (2018-2023)

 

Postmarks

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Postmark Type --- Killer Bar Text	Postmark Date	Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image	Thumbnail Link To Cover Image

 

USPS 4-bar North Kingstown RI

2018-05-11

N/A

Keel Laying, cachet by Richard D. Jones

 

Other Information

NAMESAKE - Named for Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, USN (January 27, 1900 – July 8, 1986)
     Rickover was a United States Navy Admiral who directed the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and controlled its operations for three decades as director of Naval Reactors. In addition, he oversaw the development of the Shippingport Atomic Power Station, the world's first commercial pressurized water reactor used for generating electricity.
      On 16 November 1973 Rickover was promoted to four-star admiral after 51 years of commissioned service. With his unique personality, political connections, responsibilities, and depth of knowledge regarding naval nuclear propulsion, Rickover became the longest-serving naval officer in U.S. history with 63 years of active duty service.

Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name HYMAN G. RICKOVER - USS Hyman G. Rickover SSN-709 and USS Hyman G. Rickover SSN-795.

The ships sponsor is Darlene Greenert, wife of Admiral Jonathan Greenert, USN, former US Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) 2011-2015.

 

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