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Re: Submarine on the move

earthgoogler Oct 3, 2007 8:16 AM
Posted in group: Military (Moderated)
This image was taken on October 23rd, 2006 (DigitalGlobe image). SSGN-726 Ohio was returned to service in Febuary 2006 while the other Bangor based boat, SSGN-727 Michigan, was still in the yard when the image was taken. So, yes, this boat must be the Ohio.
I have not found drawings of the converted Ohios, but NavSource.org has some pictures that show the convertion. Look at the USS Florida page for example. The second to last pictures is a good view of the widened upper deck and the docking ports for the ASDS.
Also note the US Coast Guard escorts of the sub: a 110-ft. patrol boat to the north, a 87-ft. boat to the south and Reliance class cutter farther behind.