Commanding Officer - Cmdr. Tory Swanson
Executive Officer - Lt. Cmdr. J. Grady Hill
Chief of the Boat - MMCM(SS) William Stoiber
Statistics:
| Breadth: 34 feet |
Depth: Greater than 800 feet |
Christened: Dec. 3, 2011 |
History:
The contract to build Mississippi was awarded to Electric Boat Jan. 1, 2004. Construction began in Feb. 19, 2007. Mississippi is the fifth Navy vessel to carry the name of the Magnolia State. The Navy commissioned USS Mississippi (SSN 782), the ninth Virginia-class attack submarine, during a ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss., June 2. Mississippi was built under a unique teaming agreement between General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News, and was delivered to the Navy in just over 62 months - the fastest delivery yet for a Virginia-class submarine.
Watch All Hands Update from USS Mississippi's commissioning.
Related Stories:
May 20, 2013 - USS Mississippi Sailors Assist Riverfront Children's Center During Annual Family Run
May 10, 2013 - USS Mississippi Changes Commanders
Nov. 1, 2012 - USS Mississippi Sailors Clean-up Local Childcare Center
June 2, 2012 - USS Mississippi Commissioned in Namesake State
May 31, 2012 - PCU Mississippi Sailor Reconnects with his Hometown of PascagoulaMay 30, 2012 - PCU Mississippi Sailors Volunteer with American Red Cross in Pascagoula
May 29, 2012 - PCU Mississippi Sailors Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
May 2, 2012 - Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi Delivers Nearly One Year Early
April 26, 2012 - Groton-based Commander Visits Gulf Coast to Promote PCU Mississippi Commissioning
April 19, 2012 - Future USS Mississippi Successfully Passes Sea Trials, On Track for Summer Commissioning
Dec. 3, 2011 - PCU Mississippi Successfully Completes Christening Milestone
Dec. 1, 2011 PCU Mississippi Receives Project Good Neighbor Award
Oct. 13, 2011 - PCU Mississippi Takes Major Steps Toward Completion
Oct. 12, 2011 - SUBASE and PCU Mississippi Receive Navywide Recognition for Community Service
Sept. 29, 2011 - PCU Mississippi Sailor selected as Service Person of the Month
Aug. 18, 2011 - PCU Mississippi Receives Visit by Ship's Sponsor
July 8, 2011 - PCU Mississippi COB Participates in Two Significant Navy Milestones
June 30, 2011 - PCU Mississippi (SSN 782) Sailors Amass 782 Volunteer Hours
April 11, 2011 - General Dynamics Completes Pressure Hull for Submarine Mississippi in Record Time
Mar. 24, 2011 - Mississippi Lawmakers Honor Namesake Submarine
Oct. 29, 2010 - Sailors Support Local School Harvest Festival
June 09, 2010 - Mississippi Reaches Another Milestone, Celebrates Keel Laying
Feb. 22, 2010 - Mississippi Leaders, Community Welcome Namesake Sub Captain
Feb. 22, 2010 - Submarine Receives Strong Support During Mississippi Visit
Feb. 01, 2010 - PCU Mississippi Progresses Toward Completion