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SierraM · 05-03-2008, 09:53 AM

General Dynamics Littoral Combat Ship Team Launches Independence (LCS 2)

BATH, Maine: The General Dynamics LCS Team completed launching its first Littoral Combat Ship, Independence (LCS 2) from the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Ala. on April 28, 2008. The ship, an innovative high-speed trimaran, is moored at Austal's facility where final outfitting, testing and system activation will proceed in the coming months in preparation for sea trials later this year.

Austal Unveils New Warship - Navy Austal Ship Independence Lcs Browning Littoral Combat Ship

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The GD LCS Team's first Littoral Combat Ship, Independence (LCS 2) is moored at Austal USA, Mobile, Alabama and will complete outfitting, test and system activation activities in preparation for sea trials later this year. (April 28, 2008)

Independence (LCS 2) rolls out via rail transfer system from the Austal USA building site onto floating drydock in the Mobile River. (April 26, 2008)

05-03-2008, 09:53 AM	#23 (permalink)
SierraM New Member Join Date: 01-09-07 Posts: 9	General Dynamics Littoral Combat Ship Team Launches Independence (LCS 2) BATH, Maine: The General Dynamics LCS Team completed launching its first Littoral Combat Ship, Independence (LCS 2) from the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Ala. on April 28, 2008. The ship, an innovative high-speed trimaran, is moored at Austal's facility where final outfitting, testing and system activation will proceed in the coming months in preparation for sea trials later this year. Austal Unveils New Warship - Navy Austal Ship Independence Lcs Browning Littoral Combat Ship http://www.generaldynamics.com/prod_...mage_HiRes.jpg The GD LCS Team's first Littoral Combat Ship, Independence (LCS 2) is moored at Austal USA, Mobile, Alabama and will complete outfitting, test and system activation activities in preparation for sea trials later this year. (April 28, 2008) Independence (LCS 2) rolls out via rail transfer system from the Austal USA building site onto floating drydock in the Mobile River. (April 26, 2008) Last edited by SierraM : 05-03-2008 at 10:27 AM.