Caption:
Apra Harbor, Guam (Jan. 27, 2005) -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack
submarine USS San Francisco (SSN 711) in dry dock to assess damage
sustained after running aground approximately 350 miles south of Guam
Jan. 8, 2005. . The Navy former dry dock known as "Big Blue" is capable
of docking ships that weigh up to 40,000 Long Tons. The Navy certified
Big Blue for the one-time docking of San Francisco. San Francisco is
the second fast-attack submarine to be attached to the forward-deployed
Submarine Squadron Fifteen, home ported on board Naval Base Guam. U.S.
Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Mark Allen Leonesio
(RELEASED)
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