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    Battle Ready USS North Dakota (SSN 784) Delivered Back to the Fleet [Image 1 of 26]

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    A naval shipyard or industrial port facility photographed at dusk, featuring a large blue harbor crane with an orange lattice boom extending over the waterway. A tugboat and what appears to be a submarine or low-profile vessel are visible in the water alongside the dock. The warm pink and blue twilight sky provides a dramatic backdrop to the industrial scene.

    KITTERY, MAINE, UNITED STATES

    08.20.2026

    Photo by Branden Bourque 

    Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

    The Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Dakota (SSN 784) has been delivered back to the fleet battle ready, completing a historic first-ever Virginia-class Block III availability at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine Aug. 20, 2026. North Dakota has undergone repairs, structural inspections, and replacements of mechanical and electrical systems. As America’s leader in attack submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization, PNSY delivers the decisive edge required to master an era of evolving threats. It stands at the forefront of America's commitment to peace through strength, delivering combat-ready submarines that are lethal, resilient, and prepared to win. (U.S. Navy photo by Branden Bourque)

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2026
    Date Posted: 08.29.2026 15:22
    Photo ID: 9892324
    VIRIN: 260820-N-VG694-1001
    Resolution: 1800x1200
    Size: 1.28 MB
    Location: KITTERY, MAINE, US
    Web Views: 11
    Downloads: 2

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