- USS Hartford (SSN-768)
USS "Hartford" (SSN-768), a "Los Angeles"-class submarine, is the second ship of the Navy to be named for
Hartford, Connecticut . The contract to build her was awarded to theElectric Boat Division ofGeneral Dynamics Corporation inGroton, Connecticut on30 June 1988 and her keel was laid down on22 February 1992 . She was launched on4 December 1993 sponsored by Laura O'Keefe, wife of formerSecretary of the Navy Sean O'Keefe , and commissioned on10 December 1994 , with Commander George Kasten in command.On
25 October 2003 "Hartford" ran aground nearLa Maddalena inSardinia with such force that rudders, sonar and other electronic equipment were severely damaged. [cite web
url=http://www.bellona.org/english_import_area/international/russia/nuke_industry/co-operation/31750
title=Italy furious after US Navy tried to cover up sub accident
author=Charles Digges
date=2003-11-13
accessdate=2008-08-31]References
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