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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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Groton, Conn. (June 4, 2004) - General Dynamics Electric Boat moves the third and final Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine, Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) outdoors for the first time. The move of the 453-foot, 12,139-ton submarine precedes her christening June 5th by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Former President Jimmy Carter will also be in attendance and participate in the ceremony. The new submarine honors the 39th president of the United States who is the only submarine-qualified man who went on to become the nation's chief executive. Differentiating the Jimmy Carter from all other undersea vessels is her Multi-Mission Platform (MMP), which includes a 100-foot hull extension that enhances payload capability, enabling it to accommodate advanced technology required to develop and test an entirely new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. Photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat (RELEASED)

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Groton, Conn. (Jun. 5, 2004) - Former first lady Rosalynn Carter christens the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced nuclear attack submarine, Jimmy Carter (SSN 23), at General Dynamics Electric Boat's shipyard in Groton, Conn. Standing with Mrs. Carter are, from left, Electric Boat President John P. Casey; former President Jimmy Carter, for whom the submarine was named; Secretary of the Navy, Gordon England; U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons (R-CT); Matron of Honor Amy Carter; Rhode Island Gov. Donald Carcieri; and principal speaker Dr. James Schlesinger, who served in the Carter administration as the first Secretary of Energy. The new submarine honors the 39th president of the United States who is the only submarine-qualified man that went on to become the nation's chief executive. Differentiating the Jimmy Carter from all other undersea vessels is her Multi-Mission Platform (MMP), which includes a 100-foot hull extension that enhances payload capability, enabling it to accommodate advanced technology required to develop and test an entirely new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. Jimmy Carter is the third and last of the Seawolf-class submarines. Photo provided to U.S. Navy courtesy General Dynamics Electric Boat (RELEASED)

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Groton, Conn (Jun. 5, 2004) - Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter smashes a bottle of Champagne against the sail of the Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) during the shipÕs christening ceremony. The new submarine honors the 39th president of the United States who is the only submarine-qualified man that went on to become the nation's chief executive. Differentiating the Jimmy Carter from all other undersea vessels is her Multi-Mission Platform (MMP), which includes a 100-foot hull extension that enhances payload capability, enabling it to accommodate advanced technology required to develop and test an entirely new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. Jimmy Carter is the third and last of the Seawolf class submarines. U.S. Navy

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Groton, Conn (Jun 5, 2004) Ð Former President Jimmy Carter (right) waves to the crowd as he and Navy Secretary, Gordon England take their seats for the christening ceremony of the Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN 23). This christening was a homecoming of sorts for the former Commander-in-Chief, who was stationed in the Groton Connecticut area from 1948 to 1952 as a young submarine officer. The new submarine honors the 39th president of the United States who is the only submarine-qualified man that went on to become the nation's chief executive. Differentiating the Jimmy Carter from all other undersea vessels is her Multi-Mission Platform (MMP), which includes a 100-foot hull extension that enhances payload capability, enabling it to accommodate advanced technology required to develop and test an entirely new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. Jimmy Carter is the third and last of the Seawolf class submarines040605-N-0247F-003
Groton, Conn (Jun 5, 2004) Ð Former President Jimmy Carter (right) waves to the crowd as he and Navy Secretary, Gordon England take their seats for the christening ceremony of the Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN 23). This christening was a homecoming of sorts for the former Commander-in-Chief, who was stationed in the Groton Connecticut area from 1948 to 1952 as a young submarine officer. The new submarine honors the 39th president of the United States who is the only submarine-qualified man that went on to become the nation's chief executive. Differentiating the Jimmy Carter from all other undersea vessels is her Multi-Mission Platform (MMP), which includes a 100-foot hull extension that enhances payload capability, enabling it to accommodate advanced technology required to develop and test an entirely new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. Jimmy Carter is the third and last of the Seawolf class submarines. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer

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Naval Submarine Base Groton, Conn. (Feb. 19, 2005) Ð Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn reacts after a speech during the commissioning ceremony for Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter's (SSN 23) in Groton, Conn. 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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Naval Submarine Base Groton, Conn. (Feb. 19, 2005) - Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23), Capt. Robert D. Kelso, addresses the guests during the commissioning ceremony for the 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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Naval Submarine Base Groton, Conn. (Feb. 19, 2005) Ð Commanding Officer, USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23), Capt. Robert D. Kelso, escorts former President Jimmy Carter as they pass attendees during the commissioning ceremony for the attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23). 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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Naval Submarine Base Groton, Conn. (Feb. 19, 2005) Ð Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter is escorted by Chief of the Boat Master Chief Machinist Mate Shwan D. Burke during the commissioning ceremony for the attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23). 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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Kings Bay, Ga. (Aug. 11, 2005) - Former President Jimmy Carter looks over the navigation table in the control room of his namesake ship, the Sea Wolf-class attack submarine USS Jimmy Carter (SSN 23). Carter and his wife Rosalynn, spent the night aboard the submarine, touring the ship and meeting with crew members. USS Jimmy Carter is the third Sea Wolf-class attack submarine. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Mark Jones (RELEASED)

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Groton, Conn. (June 4, 2004) - General Dynamics Electric Boat moves the third and final Seawolf-class nuclear attack submarine, Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) outdoors for the first time. The move of the 453-foot, 12,139-ton submarine precedes her christening June 5th by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Former President Jimmy Carter will also be in attendance and participate in the ceremony. The new submarine honors the 39th president of the United States who is the only submarine-qualified man who went on to become the nation's chief executive. Differentiating the Jimmy Carter from all other undersea vessels is her Multi-Mission Platform (MMP), which includes a 100-foot hull extension that enhances payload capability, enabling it to accommodate advanced technology required to develop and test an entirely new generation of weapons, sensors and undersea vehicles. Photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat (RELEASED)