The USS Massachusetts officially joined the Navy fleet after a commissioning ceremony, making it the first submarine named after the Bay State.
First Submarine Named After Massachusetts Joins the Navy Fleet
The USS Massachusetts officially joined the Navy fleet after a commissioning ceremony, making it the first submarine named after the Bay State.
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