Nuclear-powered submarine to be named USS Utah

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
The West Jordan High madrigals join the presentation of the colors during a special ceremony at the Utah Capitol for the announcement of the nuclear-powered submarine USS Utah (SSN 801). Virginia-class submarines are typically named for states, and the Navy had been waiting to name the submarine-- whose registry number is to be 801, the telephone code for Salt Lake City and most of the Wasatch Front. The USS Utah still needs to be constructed and is expected to be delivered to the Navy in 2022.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus is joined by Utah Governor Gary Herbert following the announcement of the nuclear-powered submarine USS Utah (SSN 801) at the Utah Capitol on Tuesday. Virginia-class submarines are typically named for states, and the Navy had been waiting to name the submarine-- whose registry number is to be 801, the telephone code for Salt Lake City and most of the Wasatch Front. The USS Utah still needs to be constructed and is expected to be delivered to the Navy in 2022.

Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, right, is joined by Utah Gov. Gary Herbert following the announcement of the nuclear-powered submarine USS Utah (SSN 801) at the Utah Capitol on Tuesday. Virginia-class submarines are typically named for states, and the Navy had been waiting to name the submarine ó whose registry number is to be 801, the telephone code for Salt Lake City and most of the Wasatch Front. The USS Utah still needs to be constructed and is expected to be delivered to the Navy in 2022.

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Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune The West Jordan High madrigals join the presentation of the colors during a special ceremony at the Utah Capitol for the announcement of the nuclear-powered submarine USS Utah (SSN 801). Virginia-class submarines are typically named for states, and the Navy had been waiting to name the submarine-- whose registry number is to be 801, the telephone code for Salt Lake City and most of the Wasatch Front. The USS Utah still needs to be constructed and is expected to be delivered to the Navy in 2022. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune The West Jordan High madrigals join the presentation of the colors during a special ceremony at the Utah Capitol for the announcement of the nuclear-powered submarine USS Utah (SSN 801). Virginia-class submarines are typically named for states, and the Navy had been waiting to name the submarine-- whose registry number is to be 801, the telephone code for Salt Lake City and most of the Wasatch Front. The USS Utah still needs to be constructed and is expected to be delivered to the Navy in 2022. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus is joined by Utah Governor Gary Herbert following the announcement of the nuclear-powered submarine USS Utah (SSN 801) at the Utah Capitol on Tuesday. Virginia-class submarines are typically named for states, and the Navy had been waiting to name the submarine-- whose registry number is to be 801, the telephone code for Salt Lake City and most of the Wasatch Front. The USS Utah still needs to be constructed and is expected to be delivered to the Navy in 2022. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus is joined by Utah Governor Gary Herbert following the announcement of the nuclear-powered submarine USS Utah (SSN 801) at the Utah Capitol on Tuesday. Virginia-class submarines are typically named for states, and the Navy had been waiting to name the submarine-- whose registry number is to be 801, the telephone code for Salt Lake City and most of the Wasatch Front. The USS Utah still needs to be constructed and is expected to be delivered to the Navy in 2022. Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, right, is joined by Utah Gov. Gary Herbert following the announcement of the nuclear-powered submarine USS Utah (SSN 801) at the Utah Capitol on Tuesday. Virginia-class submarines are typically named for states, and the Navy had been waiting to name the submarine ó whose registry number is to be 801, the telephone code for Salt Lake City and most of the Wasatch Front. The USS Utah still needs to be constructed and is expected to be delivered to the Navy in 2022.

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· January 19, 2016 3:58 pm

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The Navy will name a new submarine — to be delivered in 2022 — the USS Utah. A ceremony was held at the Utah Capitol Tuesday in honor of the naming, attended by Gov. Gary Herbert, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and others. The West Jordan High School madrigals provided music. Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines are typically named after U.S. states. The Navy had been waiting to name a sub whose registry number is 801, which also happens to be the telephone area code for much of Utah.