PROVIDENCE SSN 719

Ship Name and Designation History

This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.

Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine Keel Laid 14 October 1982 - Launched 4 August 1984 USS PROVIDENCE SSN-719 Commissioned 27 July 1985

Naval Covers

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1. USS Providence SSN-719 Covers Page 1     (1984-2015)

 

Postmarks

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

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USPS Pictorial Postmarks

 

USPS Machine Postmark Boston, MA "Submarine Base Sta."

1985-07-27

Commissioning, cachet by the USS Nathan Hale, Chapter No. 68, USCS

 

USPS Pictorial "25th Anniversary Station" Groton, CT

2010-07-27

25th Anniversary, cachet by Dieter Lange

 

USPS Pictorial "30th Anniversary Station" Groton, CT

2015-07-27

30th Anniversary, cachet by Stephen Decatur Chapter No. 4, USCS

 

Other Information

USS PROVIDENCE has been awarded three Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals, four Navy Expeditionary Medals, six Meritorious Unit Commendations, four Navy Unit Commendations, six Battle E (Navy "E" Ribbon) awards and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal as of 2015.

NAMESAKE - Named for the city of Providence, Rhode Island

Five ships of the US Navy have borne the name PROVIDENCE - USS Providence (1775 12-gun ship), USS Providence (1776 28-gun sailing frigate), USS Providence (1776 gundalow),
USS Providence CL-82/CLG-6/CG-6 and USS Providence SSN-719.

The ships sponsor is Mrs. William F. Smith.

 

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