This Day in Naval History – Dec. 30
December 30, 2008
1941 - Admiral Ernest J. King assumes duty as Commander in Chief, United States Fleet.
1959 - Commissioning of first fleet ballistic missile submarine, USS George Washington (SSB(N)-598), at Groton, CT.
(Source: Navy News Service)
Related News
Vessel Hijacking Attempt Reported off the Coast of Yemen
Building the Next-Gen Maritime Prepositioning Ship & Auxiliary Crane Ship
Houthi Leader Vows to Escalate Attacks on Merchant Shipping
ULA Orders Rocket Transport Ship from Bollinger
Authorities Identify Sixth Bridge Collapse Victim