Thursday, August 28, 2014

Electric Boat

New London/Groton CT

Across the river from New London is the city of Groton, known as the Submarine Capitol of the World, since the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corp is located there.  EB has been building and repairing submarines for the US Navy since 1900.  Many of the current nuclear submarines in the Navy were built right here.  Currently under construction here are the latest fast attack submarines known as "Virginia Class" submarines.  I'm not sure which submarine is currently under construction here, but my best bet would the SSN786 Illinois.  
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Location: New London, CT, USA

2 comments:

  1. NefertitiAugust 28, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    impressionnant ;o)

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  2. JackAugust 28, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    EB has been a most important contributor to the economy of southeastern Connecticut. I fear that it is going to face some rough sledding in the coming years.

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