USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731)
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HISTORY OF THE SHIPS NAMED
ALABAMA
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USS Alabama (1838 -
1848) |
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The first two ships named USS ALABAMA were side-wheeled steamers. The first,
built in 1838, saw no naval action, but operated as a troop carrier for the U.S.
Army during the War with Mexico (1846-1848). USS Alabama (1850 - 1878) The second USS ALABAMA was built in New York in 1850 and served as a merchant vessel of the same name before and after the Civil War. During the Civil War, she was commissioned USS ALABAMA and acted as a troop and cargo transport throughout the war. The second USS ALABAMA was scrapped in 1878.
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CSS Alabama (1861 -
1864) |
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The CSS ALABAMA was built in Portsmouth, England, outfitted in the Azores and
participated in coastal bombardments during the Civil War in support of the
Confederate States of America (CSA). During her brief, but infamous history
(1861-1864) she sank or captured 68 vessels. Although she saw extensive action
in the Western Atlantic, she never actually entered a United States port. The
CSS ALABAMA was sunk in a skirmish off the coast of France and is now used as a
training platform for French Naval Divers.
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USS Alabama (1898 - 1920) BB-8 |
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The third USS ALABAMA (BB-8) was the first true United States ship of the
line to carry the name. She was launched on May 18, 1898, and made cruises
with the Atlantic Squadron to the Mediterranean and to the West Indies
where, in 1907, she participated in the pacification of Cuba. She was part
of the Great White Fleet which circumnavigated the globe in 1908 and she saw
service as flagship of Division 1, Battleship Force, Atlantic Fleet,
throughout World War I. Part of her silver service has been presented to USS
ALABAMA (SSBN 731) and is now on permanent display in the ship's wardroom.
Between 1920, when BB-8 was decommissioned, and the outbreak of hostilities
in World War II, no warship bore the name ALABAMA.
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USS Alabama (1942 - 1964) BB-60 |
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In response to the devastation of the U.S. Battleship Fleet in Pearl Harbor in December 1941, production of this class was accelerated and on February 16, 1942, the battleship USS ALABAMA (BB-60) was launched at the Norfolk Navy Yard. During 1942, she operated with the British Home Fleet protecting convoys to Great Britain and Russia. In August 1943, she was assigned to the Pacific Fleet, where she provided fire support and anti-aircraft screening for fast carrier task forces. In a period of 23 months she participated in over 20 operations and earned nine battle stars. USS ALABAMA (BB-60) was decommissioned after World War II and was converted in 1964 to a permanent memorial in Mobile, Alabama, honoring those who defend freedom.
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USS Alabama (1985 -
Present) SSBN 731 |
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USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731) is the sixth TRIDENT class nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine, and the fifth United States ship to bear the name. ALABAMA was commissioned on 25 May 1985 and assigned to Commander Submarine Force Pacific in early 1986. She has continued the proud traditions established by her predecessors having been consistently recognized for superior performance throughout its history. ALABAMA earned the distinction of having completed the 100th TRIDENT Strategic Deterrent Patrol in September 1988. After completing 47 strategic deterrent patrols, ALABAMA underwent an Extended Refit Period in 1999 and returned to service with numerous tactical and survivability upgrades. In the spring of 2000, ALABAMA celebrated its 50th Strategic Deterrent Patrol and its 15th birthday. Keel Layed: 14 October 1980 |
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USS ALABAMA PHOTOGRAPHS
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USS ALABAMA (Side-Wheel Steamer)
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CSS ALABAMA
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USS ALABAMA (BB-8)
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