The USS Oklahoma SSN 802

[okiebertt]

Was a 688i class, I toasted its commissioning at a Civil Air Patrol exercise I was on, back in high school.

I remember when the Los Angeles class subs were the big dogs and there are still 24 in commission.

 

[mtngunr]

Since it’s an actual memorial I feel it should be left alone. The only one.

My impression was it was never decomissioned, but, I was wrong and it was stricken in 1942 (or 1944 depending on what you read) and effectively became a cemetery, pretty much putting the name up for grabs according to rule books....but my entire life, and for 18yrs prior, there has been only one USS Arizona to my knowledge, and strange that this should change now.

 

[mtngunr]

Back to the topic, having the new ship named for the state is a very big deal, especially a warship, the pride I know well from my home state where we kids collected change statewide to save our namesake from the scrapyard and it still visited today by huge numbers after half a century.

 

[Snattlerake]

Oklahoma's Fast-Attack Submarine Dead Ahead​

Construction of Oklahoma’s new namesake, the stealthy Virginia-class fast-attack nuclear submarine, is underway. At the commissioning ceremony in 2027, she will join the Naval fleet and enter service as a United States Ship. The pivotal moment is when the Commanding Officer and crew formally come aboard and bring the boat to life.

This is a time-honored event in the life of every US Navy ship. Dignitaries, honored guests, and the public are invited to participate in this inspiring and patriotic ceremony.

 

[Hooper]

https://www.history.navy.mil/

You guys got me curious.
Thanks for that.

USS Oklahoma ship history is very interesting. She refused to be Seaworthy after she was sank.

USS Oklahoma – Official Website

In the first ten minutes of the battle, though, eight torpedoes hit the Oklahoma, and she began to capsize. A ninth torpedo would hit her as she sunk in the mud. 14 Marines, and 415 sailors would give their lives. 32 men were cut out through the hull while the others were beneath the waterline. Banging could be heard for over 3 days and then there was silence.
From the official website of
The USS OKLAHOMA.

 

[Hooper]

I talked to a recruiter and tried to get onboard as a plank owner , but was told I was too old.

You can make a donation to the
The USS Oklahoma Commissioning Committee
and become a plank owner.
Not sure how that works, but read it in an article while searching the USS Oklahoma's History.

 

[Hooper]

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[okiebertt]

I didn't know about an honorary plank owner. My Dad was a plank owner on the USS Iowa, but it wasn't because of a donation.