Photo By Senior Chief Petty Officer Timothy Tyson | NANTUCKET, Mass. — Pictured center from left to right, Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Brennan O'Sullivan, Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Franklin Thurmond and Gunner's Mate 1st Class Steven Griffin pose for a photo with the Nantucket Fire Department in Nantucket, Massachusetts, Aug. 9, 2026. Six Sailors from the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Nantucket (LCS 27), traveled from the ship’s homeport of Mayport, Florida, to Nantucket for a namesake visit. The visit provided an opportunity for the Sailors to engage with the local community and strengthen the enduring relationship between USS Nantucket and the island for which the ship is named. see less
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USS Nantucket (LCS 27) Sailors Strengthen Community Bonds During Namesake Visit
NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. – (Aug. 13, 2026) – A delegation of six Sailors assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Nantucket (LCS 27) concluded a multi-day namesake visit to Nantucket, Massachusetts, Aug. 10, reinforcing the historic, personal bond between the warship's crew and the community it is named after.
The visit provided the Sailors a unique opportunity to connect with their warship's namesake and underscore the U.S. Navy’s enduring commitment to community and heritage. The delegation brought the spirit of the fleet directly to the Nantucket citizens, carrying forward a proud naval tradition spanning four generations of warships bearing the island's name.
"Visiting Nantucket and meeting the people of our namesake community was a grounding experience for our crew," said CMDCS Timothy Tyson, USS Nantucket's Command Senior Chief. "It strengthens our bond and reminds us of the history we represent when standing the watch at sea. Experiencing this island's maritime heritage firsthand reinforces our pride in carrying the Nantucket name into the fleet."
Throughout the namesake visit, the Sailors demonstrated the Navy's commitment to service through several key community relations engagements. The crew partnered with local residents for a beach cleanup at Sconset Beach, visited with patients and medical staff at Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and met with local first responders at both the Nantucket Police and Fire Rescue stations. Additionally, the delegation built vital civic relationships during meetings with Town Manager Libby Gibson, Harbormaster Sheila Lucey, and ship sponsors Polly and Richard Spencer, while exploring the island's rich seafaring history at the Whaling Museum and the iconic Sankaty Head Lighthouse featured on the warship's crest.
As the crew of USS Nantucket continues its active service, the memories and connections forged on the island will serve as a constant reminder of the community standing firmly behind them.
Commissioned in 2024, USS Nantucket is homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. As the fourth warship to bear the name of the island, Nantucket continues a proud naval tradition of honoring the community and its rich maritime contributions to our nation's defense.
Nantucket is a fast, optimally manned, mission-tailored surface combatant that operates in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. Littoral Combat Ships integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control and deterrence missions around the globe.
For more information about USS Nantucket, visit the ship's official webpage at https://www.surflant.usff.navy.mil/Organization/Operational-Forces/Littoral-Combat-Ships/USS-Nantucket-LCS-27/.
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08.13.2026
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08.14.2026 14:27
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