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Jefferson City (SSN-759)


Los Angeles Class (Improved) Attack Submarine: Laid down, 21 September 1987, at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, VA.; Launched, 17 August 1990; Commissioned, USS Jefferson City (SSN-759), 29 February 1992. Jefferson City is assigned to the US Pacific Fleet and is homeported at San Diego, CA.

Specifications: Displacement, Surfaced: 6,000 t., Submerged: 6.927 t.; Length 360'; Beam 33'; Draft 29'; Speed, Surfaced 25 kts, Submerged 30+ kts; Depth limit 950'; Complement 129; Armament, four 21" torpedo tubes aft of bow, Harpoon and Tomahawk ASM/LAM missiles from 12 VLS tubes, MK-48 torpedoes; Combat Systems, AN/BPS-5 surface search radar, AN/BPS-15 A/16 navigation and fire control radar, TB-16D passive towed sonar arrays, TB-23 passive "thin line" towed array, AN/BQG-5D wide aperture flank array, AN/BQQ-5D/E low frequency spherical sonar array, AN/BQS-15 close range active sonar (for ice detection); MIDAS Mine and Ice Detection Avoidance System, SADS-TG active detection sonar, Type 2 attack periscope (port), Type 18 search periscope (starboard), AN/BSY-1 (primary computer); UYK-7; UYK-43; UYK-44, WLR-9 Acoustic Intercept Receiver, ESM; Propulsion System, S6G nuclear reactor one propeller at 35,000 shp. Improved Performance Machinery Program Phase I [on 688 Improved].
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Jefferson City25kCommemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of the Christening ceremony of Jefferson City (SSN-759), 24 March 1990. Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Jefferson City273kJefferson City (SSN-759) lit by the night on 17 August 1990.
USN photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com.
Jefferson City82kJefferson City (SSN-759) underway, during her alpha sea trials off the Atlantic coast, 1 November 1991.USN photo.
Jefferson City152k A starboard beam view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Jefferson City (SSN-759) underway off the Virgina Capes during sea trials on 1 Novbember 1991.USN photo # DN-SN-92-10236 by Chris Oxley, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Jefferson City319k A port quarter view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine Jefferson City (SSN-759) underway during sea trials off the Virginia Capes.USN photo # DN-SN-92-08768 by Chris Oxley, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Jefferson City74kJefferson City (SSN-759), underway, probably during her alpha sea trials off the Atlantic coast, circa 1991.USN photo courtesy of tripod.com
Jefferson City1.21kTwelve page Welcome Aboard PDF of the Jefferson City (SSN-759), 29 February 1992.
USN photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com.
Jefferson City3.07kForty page Commissioning PDF of the Jefferson City (SSN-759), 1992.
USN photo courtesy of Scott Koen & ussnewyork.com.
Jefferson City61k The US Navy's nuclear powered fast attack submarine, Jefferson City (SSN-759) (bottom) leads the pack during joint navigational manuvers with the aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN-65) (top left), the Spruance class destroyer Hewitt (DD-966) (top center), and the nuclear powered cruiser California (CGN-36) (top right), during operations in the Persian Gulf. Enterprise arrived in the gulf to join forces with the aircraft carrier Carl Vinson (CVN-70) (not shown) and her task group, in support of Operation Southern Watch on 22 September 1996. USN photo # DN-SD-01-09973 by PH2 Matthew Hostetler, USN, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Jefferson City893Congressman Sean Patrick Sullivan became commander of the Jefferson City (SSN-759) in 1996. By the time of his retirement from the Navy, he achieved the rank of Commanding Officer of the Naval Submarine Base in New London. He retired from the Navy with the rank of Captain. Photo from the Sean Sullivan for Congress campaign & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Jefferson City99k Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1999 TITLE: "Are You Being Served?" First Place Illustrative. (SS) Yin Lau brings food to the crew anytime and anywhere. Here he stands on the bridge of his undersea kitchen, Jefferson City (SSN-759), on 1 January 1999. USN photo # DD-SP-01-00014 by PH2 Aaron Ansarov, from the Department of Defense Still Media Collection, courtesy of dodmedia.osd.mil & submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Jefferson City75kJefferson City (SSN-759), off Santa Rita, Guam, 25 January 2000 as the submarine enters Apra Harbor, Guam.USN photo # N-9885M-003 taken by PH1 Alan D. Monyelle.
Jefferson City27kOn the 17th of October 2000, the Navy Submarine Base San Diego was host to one of the Navy's most unique evolutions. Arco (ARDM-5) successfully docked Jefferson City (SSN-759). This was the first time Arco has seen a submarine in over 15 months.
An extraordinary amount of time and work went into the planning of this evolution by the sailors of Arco. The hundreds of hours put into preparing for such a large evolution was the sole reason the docking was conducted without complication. The Jefferson City is scheduled to be in Dry Dock for two months while it undergoes several upgrades.
USN photo & text by LT.J.G. Vernon, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jefferson City25kCommemorative postal cover issued on the occasion of the completion of the overhaul of the Jefferson City (SSN-759), 4 July 2004. Courtesy of Jack Treutle (of blessed memory).
Jefferson City360k The crew of the attack submarine Jefferson City (SSN-759) takes part in the opening ceremony for Sea World San Diego's new submarine-themed otter and sea lion adventure show, "Deep, Deep Trouble", 19 March 2005. Commanding Officer, Jefferson City, Cmdr. Daryl Caudle and his wife christened the new attraction.USN photo # N-0685S-001 by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jo A. Wilbourn Sims, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jefferson City308kJack Hanna, host of Jack Hanna's Animal Adventure, reenlists Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Richard Youhan with "Seamore," the sea lion. Youhan and the crew of attack submarine Jefferson City (SSN-759) takes part in the opening ceremony for Sea World San Diego's new submarine-themed otter and sea lion adventure show, "Deep, Deep Trouble", 19 March 2005. USN photo # N-0685S-014 by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jo A. Wilbourn Sims, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jefferson City206kSeagulls enjoy a ride on the stern of the attack submarine Jefferson City (SSN-759) while underway near San Diego Harbor 27 April 2005 after conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean.USN photo # N-7130B-047 by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Aaron Burd, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jefferson City370kSailors assigned to Jefferson City (SSN-759), moor pier side at Naval Submarine Base Point Loma, 1 May 2006. Jefferson City recently returned from a deployment conducting operations in the Western Pacific area of operation. USN photo # N-8033C-079 by Photographer's Mate Airman Hermes Crespo, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jefferson City119k U.S. Navy Cmdr. John Zimmerman, the commanding officer of Jefferson City (SSN-759), helps Bobby Carpenter use the submarine's periscope 31 August 2007, as part of a tour in San Diego, Calif., sponsored by the Make -A- Wish Foundation. USN photo # N-4995K-055 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chelsea Kennedy, courtesy of news.navy.mil.& submitted by Bill Gonyo.
Jefferson City367k Family members of Jefferson City (SSN-759) crew wave goodbye as the submarine begins a a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific, 11 September 2007. USN photo # N-0946B-003 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kristina Brockman, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jefferson CityThe C-Tractor-14 helps guide the attack submarine Jefferson City (SSN-759) to homeport in Point Loma, Calif., after a six-month Western Pacific deployment on 10 March 2008.
The Sampson (DDG-102) is off the boat's stern.
USN photo # N-8909B-007 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Cale Bentley, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jefferson City716kThe Jefferson City (SSN-759) returns to its homeport of San Diego on 15 March 2012 after a six-month deployment supporting the Chief of Naval Operations' Maritime Strategy, which includes maritime security, forward presence, sea control and power projection. USN photo # 120315-N-HG315-002 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon Warner, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jefferson City787kThe Jefferson City (SSN-759) departs San Diego for a deployment on 9 April 2014. USN photo # 140409-N-NB544-055 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom, courtesy of news.navy.mil.
Jefferson City213kCmdr. Kevin Moller is piped ashore following the fast-attack submarine Jefferson City (SSN-759) change of command ceremony at the Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park. Cmdr. Steven Dawley relieved Moller as the 14th commanding officer of Jefferson City on 11 May 2018.USN photo # 180511-N-LY160-0249 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee, courtesy of news.navy.mil.

There is no DANFS History currently available for Jefferson City (SSN-759) at the Haze Gray & Underway Web Site, the main archive for the DANFS Online Project.
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