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USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), the third and last Seawolf-class submarine, is one of the few ships of the United States Navy to have been named for a person who was alive at the time of the ship's naming. Jimmy Carter is the only U.S. President to qualify in submarines. The contract to build Carter was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut, on 29 June 1996, and her keel was laid on 5 December 1998. Jimmy Carter was christened on 5 June 2004, and sponsored by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Carter is roughly 100 feet (30 m) longer than the other two ships of her class. This is due to the insertion of a plug (additional section) known as the Multi-Mission Platform (MMP), which allows launch and recovery of ROVs and Navy SEAL forces. Jimmy Carter began a transit from NSB New London to its new homeport at the Bangor Annex of Naval Base Kitsap, Washington on 14 October 2005.

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Silverdale, Wash. (Aug. 16, 2006) - The Sea Wolf-class attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) sits moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor for her first deperming treatment. The deperming process reduces a ships electromagnetic signature as she travels through the water. Jimmy Carter is the third and final submarine of the Sea Wolf-class. A unique feature of the Jimmy Carter is a 100-foot hull extension called the Multi-Mission Platform, which provides enhanced payload capabilities, enabling the submarine to accommodate the advanced technology required to develop and test a new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. U.S. Navy photo by Master Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jerry McLain (RELEASED)

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Naval Submarine Base Groton, Conn. (Feb. 19, 2005) - The crew of Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) prepare to man the ship during her commissioning ceremony. Jimmy Carter is the third and final submarine of the Seawolf-class. A unique feature of the Jimmy Carter is a 100-foot hull extension called the Multi-Mission Platform, which provides enhanced payload capabilities, enabling the submarine to accommodate the advanced technology required to develop and test a new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. U.S Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Class Roadell Hickman (RELEASED)

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Silverdale, Wash. (Aug. 16, 2006) - The Sea Wolf-class attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) sits moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor for her first deperming treatment. The deperming process reduces a ships electromagnetic signature as she travels through the water. Jimmy Carter is the third and final submarine of the Sea Wolf-class. A unique feature of the Jimmy Carter is a 100-foot hull extension called the Multi-Mission Platform, which provides enhanced payload capabilities, enabling the submarine to accommodate the advanced technology required to develop and test a new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. U.S. Navy photo by Master Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jerry McLain (RELEASED)

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Silverdale, Wash. (Aug. 16, 2006) - The Sea Wolf-class attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) sits moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor for her first deperming treatment. The deperming process reduces a ships electromagnetic signature as she travels through the water. Jimmy Carter is the third and final submarine of the Sea Wolf-class. A unique feature of the Jimmy Carter is a 100-foot hull extension called the Multi-Mission Platform, which provides enhanced payload capabilities, enabling the submarine to accommodate the advanced technology required to develop and test a new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. U.S. Navy photo by Master Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jerry McLain (RELEASED)

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Groton, Conn. (Feb. 3, 2005) - The Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN 23), underway during sea trials. Built by General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., Seawolf is the fastest, quietest, most heavily armed submarine in the world. Jimmy Carter is the third and final submarine of the Seawolf-class. A unique feature of the Jimmy Carter is a 100-foot hull extension called the Multi-Mission Platform, which provides enhanced payload capabilities, enabling the submarine to accommodate the advanced technology required to develop and test a new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. The Jimmy Carter was delivered to the U.S. Navy on Dec. 22, 2004 and is due to be commissioned on Feb. 19, 2005. Photo provided courtesy General Dynamics Electric Boat (RELEASED)

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Groton, Conn. (Feb. 3, 2005) - The Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN 23), underway during sea trials. Built by General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., Seawolf is the fastest, quietest, most heavily armed submarine in the world. Jimmy Carter is the third and final submarine of the Seawolf-class. A unique feature of the Jimmy Carter is a 100-foot hull extension called the Multi-Mission Platform, which provides enhanced payload capabilities, enabling the submarine to accommodate the advanced technology required to develop and test a new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. The Jimmy Carter was delivered to the U.S. Navy on Dec. 22, 2004 and is due to be commissioned on Feb. 19, 2005. Photo provided courtesy General Dynamics Electric Boat (RELEASED)

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Groton, Conn., (Nov. 21, 2004) Ð Precommissioning Unit (PCU) Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) departs General Dynamics Electric Boat Shipyard Nov. 16, 2004 and begins it Alpha Sea Trials. Jimmy Carter, the third and last of the Seawolf-class fast attack submarines, is the only one outfitted with a 100-foot-long hull extension providing Jimmy Carter with a wealth of new capabilities that make it a true multi-mission platform. Photo courtesy of General Dynamic Electric Boat (RELEASED)

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Kings Bay, Ga. (Aug. 12, 2005) - The Sea Wolf-class attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) departs Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay for a one-night underway that included an embark by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn. USS Jimmy Carter is the third Sea Wolf-class attack submarine. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Elizabeth Williams (RELEASED)

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Naval Submarine Base Groton, Conn. (Feb. 19, 2005)- The crew assigned to the USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) bring her to life as they board the newly commissioned Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine. Jimmy Carter is the third and final submarine of the Seawolf-class. A unique feature of the Jimmy Carter is a 100-foot hull extension called the Multi-Mission Platform, which provides enhanced payload capabilities, enabling the submarine to accommodate the advanced technology required to develop and test a new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. U.S Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Class Roadell Hickman (RELEASED)

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Groton, Conn. (Feb. 3, 2005) - The Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN 23), underway during sea trials. Built by General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., Seawolf is the fastest, quietest, most heavily armed submarine in the world. Jimmy Carter is the third and final submarine of the Seawolf-class. A unique feature of the Jimmy Carter is a 100-foot hull extension called the Multi-Mission Platform, which provides enhanced payload capabilities, enabling the submarine to accommodate the advanced technology required to develop and test a new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. The Jimmy Carter was delivered to the U.S. Navy on Dec. 22, 2004 and is due to be commissioned on Feb. 19, 2005. Photo provided courtesy General Dynamics Electric Boat (RELEASED)