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Navy/USMC

GD Delivers DDG-1001 To Navy

Tuesday, April 24th, 2018

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GD Delivers DDG-1001 To Navy

The future Zumwalt-class destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001). (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The Navy officially accepted a hull, mechanical and electric (HM&E) delivery of the future Zumwalt-class destroyer USS. Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001) from builder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) [GD] today.The Navy said the delivery came after “extensive tests, trials and demonstrations” of the destroyer’s HM&E systems. This covers boat handling, anchor and mooring systems plus major demonstrations of the damage control, ballasting, navigation and communications systems.“Delivery of DDG-1001 marks the culmination of years of dedication and hard work from our…

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