First Submarine Named After Massachusetts Joins the Navy Fleet - WXXV News 25

First submarine named after Massachusetts joins the Navy fleet - WXXV News 25

By  MICHAEL CASEY BOSTON (AP) — The USS Massachusetts officially joined the Navy fleet on Saturday after a commissioning ceremony, making it the first submarine named after the Bay State. The newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine, which can dive to depths greater than 800 feet (240 meters), was christened on May 6, 2023, by the ship’s sponsor, Sheryl Sandberg, the former COO of Meta. This is the 25th Virginia-Class submarine co-produced b…

US Navy commissions Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts

The US Navy has commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts on 28 March during a ceremony at Boston Harbor.The post US Navy commissions Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts appeared first on Naval Technology.

Navy Commissions Submarine USS Massachusetts

MARCH 30, 2026 — The Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) in a traditional ceremony held March 28 at Boston Harbor. The ceremony culminated a years-long process to bring Massachusetts into service. It is the fifth U.S. Navy vessel named after the commonwealth of Massachusetts, following the most recent, USS Massachusetts (BB 59), a South Dakota-class fast battleship that participated in nearly ev…

U.S. Navy Commissions Submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798)

The U.S. Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) in a traditional ceremony held March 28 at Boston Harbor.

U.S. Navy Commissions $2.8 Billion Submarine "USS Massachusetts" With 25% Female Crew

The USS Massachusetts joined the U.S Navy fleet on Saturday, becoming the first submarine to be named after a Bay State.

Navy commissions submarine USS Massachusetts: "Massachusetts is playing an incredible role in our security"

BOSTON — The Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) in a traditional ceremony held Saturday at Boston Harbor, according to a press release. The ceremony culminated a years-long process to bring Massachusetts into service. It is the fifth U.S. Navy vessel named after the commonwealth of Massachusetts, following the most recent, […]