The USS California returns to the Naval Submarine Base in Groton.
November 14, 2021 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: November 16, 2021 7:59 pm
Escorted by patrol boats from the U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine Squadron 8, the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) passes New London Ledge Light on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the mouth of New London Harbor. The California is the eighth sub in the class, launched at Newport News Shipbuilding in November 2010 and commissioned in October 2011. North Dumpling Island is visible in Fishers Island Sound at center. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Escorted by patrol boats from the U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine Squadron 8, the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) returned to the Naval Submarine Base in Groton following routine operations Monday.
The California, the eighth vessel in the class, was launched at Newport News Shipbuilding in November 2010 and commissioned in October 2011.
Escorted by patrol boats from the U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine Squadron 8, the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) passes New London Ledge Light Monday, November 15, 2021 at the mouth of New London Harbor. The California is the eighth sub in the class, launched at Newport News Shipbuilding in November of 2010 and commissioned in October of 2011. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Escorted by patrol boats from the U.S. Navy Coastal Riverine Squadron 8, the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) passes New London Ledge Light Monday, November 15, 2021 at the mouth of New London Harbor. The California is the eighth sub in the class, launched at Newport News Shipbuilding in November of 2010 and commissioned in October of 2011. North Dumpling Island is visible in Fishers Island Sound in the distance. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
The U.S. Navy Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) rendezvous with the Thames Towboat Co. tugboat Paul A Wronowski to board a harbor pilot Monday, November 15, 2021 just off Avery Point at the mouth of New London Harbor. The California is the eighth sub in the class, launched at Newport News Shipbuilding in November of 2010 and commissioned in October of 2011. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
A small group gathers at the Nautilus Overlook on Military Highway in Groton to watch as the Thames Towboat Co. tug Paul A. Wronowski escorts the U.S. Navy Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) to a pier at the Navy submarine base in Groton Monday, November 15, 2021. The California is the eighth sub in the class, launched at Newport News Shipbuilding in November of 2010 and commissioned in October of 2011. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
The Thames Towboat Co. tug Paul A. Wronowski escorts the U.S. Navy Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) past Mamacoke Island en route to a pier at the Navy submarine base in Groton Monday, November 15, 2021. The California is the eighth sub in the class, launched at Newport News Shipbuilding in November of 2010 and commissioned in October of 2011. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
The Thames Towboat Co. tug Paul A. Wronowski escorts the U.S. Navy Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) past Mamacoke Island en route to a pier at the Navy submarine base in Groton Monday, November 15, 2021. The California is the eighth sub in the class, launched at Newport News Shipbuilding in November of 2010 and commissioned in October of 2011. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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