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Alaska (SSBN-732)


Ohio Class Ballistic Missile Submarine: Laid down, 9 March 1983, at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corp., Groton, CT; Launched, 12 January 1985; Commissioned, USS Alaska (SSBN-732), 25 January 1986; Alaska is assigned to the Atlantic Fleet and is homeported at Kings Bay, Ga.

Specifications: Displacement, Surfaced: 16, 600 t., Submerged: 18,750 t.; Length 560' ; Beam 42'; Draft 38'; Speed, Surfaced/Submerged 20+ kts; Complement 153; Test depth 1,200'; Armament, 24 missile tubes, four 21" torpedo tubes; Propulsion, S8G Nuclear Reactor, two geared turbines at 60,000 shp, one propeller.
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Ohio Class63kCut out of the Ohio Class submarine.Photo courtesy of Robert Hall.
Alaska257kMrs. Ted Stevens christening Alaska (SSBN-732) on 12 January 1985. Photograph courtesy of Dale Hargrave.
Trident227kCommemorative post mark on the occasion of the christening of the Alaska (SSBN-732) on 12 January 1985.Photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com.
Trident234kCommemorative post mark on the occasion of the christening of the Alaska (SSBN-732) on 12 January 1985.Photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com.
Alabama92k A port bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Alabama (SSBN-731) moored at a pier prior to the beginning of its commissioning ceremony on 25 May 1985. The nearly complete Alaska (SSBN-732) is on the building ways on the left.Official USN photo # DN-SC-85-08051, by PH3 Kathy Keil, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Alaska115k Appropriate photo of the Alaska (SSBN-732) covered in snow at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corp., Groton, CT., on her commissioning day, 25 January 1986. USN photo # 4560R-001 by Gene Royer, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Callahan109kCaptain Paul L. Callahan, Commanding Officer (blue) of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Alaska (SSBN-732), attends the ship's commissioning. USN photo # DN-SN-86-02698 by Wiseman, courtesy of Department of Defense Imagery submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Alaska749kA port bow view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Alaska (SSBN-732) during its commissioning, 25 January 1986. Official USN photo # DN-ST-86-03676 by PH3 Zoph, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Alaska18kCommemorative post mark on the occasion of the christening of the Alaska (SSBN-732), 25 January 1986. Photo courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Alaska110kThe large harbor tug Ottumwa (YTB-761) assists the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Alaska (SSBN-732) away from Delta Pier on 1 June 1987 at NSB Bangor, WA. Official USN photo # DN-ST-88-05574 by Brian Nokell, courtesy of Bill Gonyo.
Alaska299kA port beam view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Alaska (SSBN-732), underway en route to Dabob Bay Range for trials off the Naval Submarine base at Bangor, Washington, 1 June 1987. The Olympic mountain range is in the background. Official USN photo # DN-SC-88-05579 by Brian Nokell, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Alaska665k The submarine tender McKee (AS-41) and the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine Alaska (SSBN-732) moored in their honorary home port for an Independence Day celebration on July 1987 at Seward, Alaska. Official USN photo # DN-SC-88-01981 by Diane Muehlman, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Alaska534k A starboard view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine Alaska (SSBN-732) tied up alongside the submarine tender McKee (AS-41), 6 July 1987 at Seward, Alaska. Official USN photo # DN-SC-88-05569 by PH2 George G. Ortiz, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil.
Alaska271k The U.S. Navy's Trident nuclear powered submarine Alaska (SSBN-732) is guided into an explosives handling wharf at the Naval Station, Submarine Base, Bangor, WA., 15 August 1998. USN photo # N-4560R-001 by Gene Royer, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Alaska32k Commemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of Submarine Centennial Day Proclaimation, 28 April 2000, with the Alaska (SSBN-732) inset. Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Alaska372kAlaska (SSBN-732) Commanding Officer Cmdr. Jon Fahs salutes commodore Submarine Squadron 19, Capt. Derek Hesse before making the journey to Norfolk, Va. from Bangor, Wash. on 8 July 2006. Alaska is changing homeports to Kings Bay, Ga., and undergoing an engineering refueling overhaul in Norfolk. USN photo # C-7770B-001 by Danise Barnes, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Alaska185k Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NROTC) midshipmen embark the Alaska (SSBN-732) for a 24 hour underway guided tour on 19 July 2006. USN photo # N-0209M-002 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Martin, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Alaska485kNaval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipman 3rd Class Bryne Welden steers the bow of the Alaska (SSBN-732) during a 24 hour underway guided tour. USN photo # N-0209M-014 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Martin, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Trident5.83kThe attached file gives about 50 photos and illustrations of a Trident missile submarine and its equipment. It gives you a pretty good idea of the surroundings and "living in a sewer pipe" with unclassified pictures. Richard Scheeder via Ron Reeves (of blessed memory)
Alaska191kThe fleet ballistic missile submarine Alaska (SSBN-732) arrives at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on 1 April 2009. USN photo # N-1841C-015 by Mass Communication Specialist Kimberly Clifford.
Alaska272kFamily and friends of crew members aboard the fleet ballistic missile submarine Alaska (SSBN-732) welcome the boat to her new homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga. on 1 April 2009. Alaska had been homeported at Naval Submarine Base Bangor, Wash. for 20 years and was reassigned to Kings Bay after a 26-month refueling overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The addition of Alaska increases the number of fleet ballistic missile submarines at Kings Bay to six. USN photo # N-1841C-094 by Mass Communication Specialist Kimberly Clifford.
Alaska46kFrom left, Capt. Daniel Mack, Commodore Submarine Squadron Sixteen and CDR Paul Haebler, Commanding Officer Alaska (SSBN-732) welcomed CDR Cory Jackson during the Alaska Assumption of Command Ceremony, 29 May 2009. The ceremony marked the split of the crew from the combined force during the refit period into Blue and Gold crews. USN photo by Mass Communication Specialist Kimberly Clifford.
Alaska274kElectronics Technician 3rd Class Billy Dodson uses a needle gun during maintenance on the hull of the Alaska (SSBN-732) on 15 April 2010. USN photo # N-9753W-078 by Fire Technican Seaman Ross White courtesy of news.navy.mil. via Bill Gonyo.
Alaska219kThe ballistic missile submarine Alaska (SSBN-732) has set aside living quarters for female officers in preparation to be one of the first submarines to have an integrated crew. The Navy announced 29 April 2010 a new policy to station women on submarines. USN photo # N-1831S-054 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ash Severe courtesy of news.navy.mil. via Bill Gonyo.
Trident413k The ballistic missile subarine Alaska (SSBN-732) approaches Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., after successfully completing sea trials. USN photo # N-FG395-046 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Kimber courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Alaska571k Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Ted Marsh, mooring supervisor for the Trident Refit Facility, directs line handlers mooring the ballistic-missile submarine Alaska (SSBN-732) at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on 5 April 2011. Alaska returned to homeport following a three-month patrol at sea. USN photo # N-FG395-031 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Kimber courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Alaska577kAlaska (SSBN-732) prepares to moor at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. USN photo # N-FG395-006 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Kimber courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Alaska444k Vice Adm. Joseph Tofalo, commander of U.S. Submarine Forces, addresses guests and crew members of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine Alaska (SSBN-732) during a ceremony in which Tofalo presented the crew the Alaska with the Battenberg Cup on 26 October 2015. The Battenberg Cup symbolizes the operational excellence of one ship or submarine in the fleet annually. Alaska was the first SSBN to ever win the award. US Navy photo # 151026-N-QO773-009 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rex Nelson, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Alaska576k Electrician's Mates (Nuclear) 2nd Class Christopher Davis, top, and Casey Hannick inspect fuses in a distribution box aboard the ballistic missile submarine Alaska (SSBN-732) on 24 July 2018. Alaska is conducting routine maintenance inport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. USN photo # 180724-N-LI612-1089 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eli Buguey, courtesy of news.navy.mil.

There is no DANFS History currently available for Alaska (SSBN-732) at the Haze Gray & Underway Web Site.
Crew Contact And Reunion Information
U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation
Fleet Reserve Association

Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
Official US Navy Web Site for - USS Alaska (SSBN-732)
FAS - SSBN-726 Ohio Class FBM Submarines

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