USS California (SSN-781), is the eighth Virginia -class submarine, and the seventh United States Navy ship named for the state of California. The contract to build her was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding (then called Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co.) in Newport News, Virginia, on 14 August 2003.

USS California (SSN 781) is a Virginia-class attack submarine. The Virginia-class, also known as the VA-class or 774-class, is a class of nuclear-powered fast attack submarines in service...

The Navy’s first nuclear powered submarine, USS NAUTILUS (SSN-571), retained the fast-attack hull design and twin screw, four bladed propeller. The submarine was a truly revolutionary phenomenon.

2024年10月17日 · Propellers have been used on American submarines since 1862 when the 16 hand-powered paddles in the original design of the Alligator, the U. S. Navy’s first submarine, were replaced with a simple four-blade propeller.

Cdr. Frederick R. Haselton, US Navy, conceived that a submarine can operate with just two propellers, without the need for rudders or hydroplanes. It can move in almost any direction, including backwards, by subtly directing the thrust from the propellers.

Virginia Class Attack Submarine: Named USS California (SSN-781) on 30 January 2008; Construction began at Northrop Grumman Newport News. Keel laid 1 May 2009. Christened on 6 November 2010 & Commissioned on 28 October 2011.

The USS California (SSN-781) is a Virginia-class submarine, one of the most advanced nuclear-powered attack submarines in the world. As a key component of the US Navy's submarine fleet, the USS California plays a vital role in maintaining the country's national security and protecting its interests abroad.

Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781) prepare an Mk-48 inert training torpedo during an expeditionary ordnance loading exercise onboard Naval Station Rota, Spain - January 2017

The California (SSN 781) is the eighth Virginia-class submarine, and the eighth United States Navy ship named for the state of California. The contract to build her was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding on August 14, 2003. Construction began on Feb. 15, 2006, with keel authentication occurring on May 1, 2009.

USS CALIFORNIA is the eighth VIRGINIA - class nuclear-powered attack submarine and also the eighth ship in the Navy to bear the name. Her construction was completed 8 1/2 months ahead of schedule. This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard USS CALIFORNIA.