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Portugal makes first trip to 'Submarine Capital of the World'

July 17, 2012 10:00 am • Last Updated: July 17, 2012 10:19 am

Groton — Portugal marked its first trip to the “Submarine Capital of the World” when it arrived at the Naval Submarine Base June 30.

NRP Tridente, a diesel electric with air independent propulsion submarine, has a crew of 33 sailors and is commanded by Lt. Cmdr. Bruno Ricardo Amaral Henriques. Prior to its arrival in Groton, Tridente participated in the multinational Fleet Training Exercise War of 1812. Tridente is visiting Groton to conduct sea trials.

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