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    Battle Ready USS North Dakota (SSN 784) Delivered Back to the Fleet [Image 1 of 24]

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    A U.S. Navy Police patrol boat is operating on a waterway near a naval installation. In the background, a submarine is docked at a pier with numerous personnel visible on the dock. The scene appears to be at a naval base, likely during a significant event given the crowd of people present.

    KITTERY, MAINE, UNITED STATES

    08.20.2026

    Photo by Neil Boorjian 

    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 Neil Boorjian)

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    Date Taken: 08.20.2026
    Date Posted: 08.31.2026 05:28
    Photo ID: 9899808
    VIRIN: 260820-N-FQ573-1006
    Resolution: 2452x1635
    Size: 1.47 MB
    Location: KITTERY, MAINE, US
    Web Views: 5
    Downloads: 2

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    A U.S. Navy Police patrol boat is operating on a waterway near a naval installation. In the background, a submarine is docked at a pier with numerous personnel visible on the dock. The scene appears to be at a naval base, likely during a significant event given the crowd of people present.
    A U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat numbered 29368 is underway on a waterway, likely in a harbor or port area. The vessel is an orange and gray rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with multiple crew members aboard, some appearing to be armed. The image was taken during golden hour lighting conditions with an industrial waterfront structure visible in the background.
    A naval yard scene showing a dark-hulled submarine moored alongside an industrial pier or floating dry dock. A harbor tug boat marked 'YT809' with the name 'MOMENTOUS' is positioned adjacent to the submarine, likely assisting with maneuvering. Several personnel in work gear are visible on the pier and vessels, with industrial shipyard buildings and trees visible in the background.
    A group of U.S. Navy personnel are gathered on what appears to be a ship's deck during a mooring or line-handling operation. Personnel are wearing a variety of safety gear including helmets, life vests in orange and red, and green safety vests. A large mooring line is visible on the deck, and one individual is crouched down examining equipment near a gangway or brow.
    The image shows several naval personnel standing on the sail (conning tower) of a submarine at sea. The crew members are wearing dark uniforms with yellow safety harnesses and are positioned around various mast and periscope structures. The scene appears to be taken during surface transit operations in calm conditions.
    A gray military or government tugboat is operating on a river in what appears to be a harbor or naval facility setting. The vessel features a prominent enclosed wheelhouse, multiple navigation and communication instruments on the mast, and large rubber fendering along the hull. Several crew members in work attire and hard hats are visible on the deck.
    A group of workers on a dock or pier are handling mooring lines and equipment alongside a large vessel. Several personnel wearing green safety vests, a hard hat, and an orange life vest are actively working with ropes and rigging hardware. The scene appears to be a ship berthing or line-handling operation at a maritime facility.
    A group of U.S. Navy personnel are standing on the deck of what appears to be a submarine, docked near a pier or floating barrier. One sailor in a green vest is giving two thumbs up toward the camera, while others in purple vests and one in a 'US NAVY' jacket stand nearby. The scene appears to be a routine docking or mooring operation.
    Four personnel stand in a line on what appears to be a naval vessel or dock, each wearing different colored safety/work vests over dark uniforms. They are all wearing matching tan/olive baseball caps and appear to be in a formal or semi-formal standing formation. The setting includes visible maritime equipment and water in the background.
    A military service member wearing digital camouflage (NWU Type III pattern consistent with U.S. Navy) and an orange life vest stands at a railing, looking out over a body of water. They are wearing a coyote brown cap with a visible patch/emblem. A small boat is visible in the background on the water.
    A naval tugboat is positioned alongside a submarine in a harbor or river waterway. A Navy sailor in camouflage uniform and orange life vest observes the operation from the foreground. The scene depicts a standard maritime assist or docking operation at what appears to be a naval installation.
    A submarine is being docked or maneuvered at a naval shipyard facility, assisted by a tugboat on its starboard side. Numerous personnel in green and red vests are gathered on the dock and submarine hull, suggesting a significant arrival or departure event. Large industrial cranes are visible in the background, indicating an active shipyard environment.
    A young man stands on what appears to be the deck of a submarine or naval vessel, wearing a blue hoodie with 'USS NORTH DAKOTA (SSN 784)' printed on the back. He is equipped with a black safety harness carrying a coiled yellow rope, and appears to be looking at or operating a small device in his hands. Orange safety barriers and a dark metal hull are visible in the background.
    Two workers are handling mooring lines on what appears to be a dock or vessel deck, working together around a large yellow painted bollard. Both men are wearing red inflatable personal flotation devices (PFDs), indicating a maritime safety environment. A crowd of observers and additional workers in safety gear are visible in the background.
    The image shows the sail (conning tower) of a U.S. Navy submarine with crew members stationed on top during what appears to be a port arrival or departure. Four personnel in dark navy uniforms with yellow safety harnesses are visible on the bridge and hull. An American flag is displayed on the sail, and various mast-mounted sensors and antennas are visible.
    A large military submarine is navigating a calm waterway, assisted by a tugboat positioned alongside its starboard side. Several crew members are visible standing on the submarine's hull near the sail (conning tower). The scene appears to be a harbor or river environment with residential buildings and dense tree lines visible in the background.
    A military submarine is navigating a river or harbor channel accompanied by a tugboat positioned alongside its starboard side. Several personnel are visible on the submarine's deck and sail (conning tower), suggesting the vessel is either departing or arriving at port. The scene is set in a calm, tree-lined waterway with civilian sailboats visible in the background.
    A submarine is navigating a calm waterway, accompanied by a tugboat positioned alongside its hull. Multiple personnel are visible on the submarine's deck and sail (conning tower), suggesting an arrival or departure operation. The scene is photographed from another vessel, with a blurred amber navigation light visible in the foreground.
    A military submarine is navigating a harbor channel assisted by a tugboat positioned alongside its hull. Personnel are visible on the submarine's deck and sail (conning tower). The scene takes place in calm, sunlit waters with a tree-lined shoreline and navigational buoys visible in the background.
    A military submarine is navigating a calm waterway, assisted by a tugboat positioned alongside its hull. Several crew members are visible on the submarine's deck near the sail (conning tower). The scene is set in what appears to be a coastal or river inlet, with tree-lined shores and residential structures visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy submarine is underway on the surface of a calm waterway, with crew members visible on the deck and atop the sail (conning tower). An American flag is visible on the sail, and depth markings labeled 'PROJ' with numbers (37, 6, 5, 4, 3) are stenciled on the stern rudder/fin. A small civilian or escort vessel is visible in the background near a tree-lined shoreline.
    A large military submarine is navigating through open coastal waters with several crew members visible on the forward deck near the sail (conning tower). The submarine's stern section displays markings including 'PROJ' and numerical depth/draft indicators (2-7). In the background, a small island with buildings and a flagpole is visible, along with a lighthouse further in the distance.
    A solitary granite lighthouse tower stands on a small rocky outcropping surrounded by open ocean water. The tower has a distinctive tapered cylindrical form constructed of rough-cut stone blocks, topped with a black lantern room and railing. In the distant background, at least one additional lighthouse or structure is faintly visible on the horizon.
    A large military submarine is navigating on the surface of open ocean water under clear skies. Several personnel are visible on the sail (conning tower), and two smaller escort vessels are visible in the background. A vertical fin or rudder structure with markings is visible at the stern of the submarine.

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