NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The USS Oregon (SSN 793) now calls Norfolk home.
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine arrived at Naval Station Norfolk Friday, March 7, after leaving its prior homeport of Naval Submarine Base New London. It will be assigned to Submarine Squadron Six.
Oregon is currently the sixth Virginia-class fast-attack submarine homeported at the Norfolk base.
“Speaking on behalf of the Oregon crew, we are excited to be here,” said Cmdr. John H. Ross, commanding officer of Oregon. “After finishing sea trials and building our tactical warfighting edge, we’re looking forward to working with our Squadron Six teammates and bringing the fight to the enemy.”
The Navy says fast-attack submarines are designed to excel in anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare, special operations, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, irregular warfare and mine warfare.
The Virginia-class submarine is 377 feet long and 34 feet wide, and weighs about 7,900 tons when submerged. Underwater, it can reach speeds in excess of 25 knots.
