ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2013) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) returns to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Tennessee deployed for operations more than three months earlier.
Author U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James Kimber
USS Tennessee (SSBN-734) is a United States Navy Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine that has been in commission since 1988. She is the fourth ship and first submarine of the U.S. Navy to be named for Tennessee, the 16th state.
Construction started: June 9, 1986, Launched: December 13, 1986, Builder: General Dynamics Electric Boat