This will be the third naval vessel to carry the name Silversides. A second Silversides (SSN 679) was a Sturgeon-class submarine that served during the Cold War. She inflicted heavy damage on enemy shipping, saved downed aviators, and even drew enemy fire to protect a fellow submarine. The first Silversides (SS 236) completed 14 tours beneath the Pacific Ocean spanning the entire length of WWII. To honor the Silent Service, the future Virginia-class attack submarine USS Silversides (SSN 807) will carry the name of a WWII Gato-class submarine. Last year, Braithwaite named future Constellation-class frigates USS Constellation (FFG 62) and USS Congress (FFG 63) to honor the first six heavy frigates. “The new USS Chesapeake, FFG-64, will proudly carry on the legacy of that name into the new era of great power competition.” “Like Constitution and Constellation, the first Chesapeake was a mighty sailing ship that declared our nation a maritime power,” said Braithwaite. Braithwaite recently travelled to England where he retrieved a piece of the original frigate from the Chesapeake Mill in Hampshire. Following an at-sea battle with HMS Shannon in 1813, the ship was captured by the Royal Navy and commissioned her HMS Chesapeake. The first USS Chesapeake served with honor against the Barbary Pirates in the early 1800. The future Constellation-class frigate USS Chesapeake (FFG 64) will be named for one of the first six Navy frigates authorized by the Naval Act of 1794. The future ships will bear the names and hull numbers: USS Chesapeake (FFG 64) USS Silversides (SSN 807) USS Pittsburgh (LPD 31) USNS Lenni Lenape (T-ATS 9) and USS Robert E. Together, these future ships will strengthen our Navy and carry on our sacred mission to secure the sea lanes, stand by our allies, and protect our nation against all adversaries.” “We must always look to our wake to help chart our future course. “The decks and lines of this proud ship speak to our storied past, and the Sailors who operate her reveal the strength of our future,” said Braithwaite. 8 during a visit to one of the Navy’s first heavy frigates and oldest commissioned ship afloat – USS Constitution. 15 that the Navy will name three future vessels after ships steeped in naval history and two others after a after a Medal of Honor recipient and a Native American tribe.īraithwaite detailed the announcement Jan. NavyīOSTON – Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. He spends his time spoiling his awesome wife Terri, their children and grandchildren.A graphic illustration of the future Virginia-class attack submarine USS Silversides (SSN 807). In retirement he does research into his hometown’s colorful and rich history, writing articles for the Iron County Miner and publishing his first book, “More Than a Game”. He then put his teaching certification to use as a Naval Science Instructor in the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps for 23 years, at three high schools, retiring in 2020. His career after the Navy included working for 3 years as the Director of Northwest Passage III, serving court ordered youth. He holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Maryland in Management Studies and in Broad Field Social Studies with a History Major and teaching certification from the University of Wisconsin at Superior. Shore duty assignments included tours in San Diego, CA, Midway Island, and Bermuda. Louis (LKA-116), USS Dixie (AD-14), USS Okinawa (LPH-3, and the USS Carr (FFG-52), completing 5 deployments to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, and the Mediterranean. Master Chief LaMarche had sea duty assignments onboard the USS St. He entered the Navy in 1972 and served as a Radioman in the telecommunications and information technology field until his retirement in 1993. Master Chief Gardie LaMarche, USN (ret) Wisconsinite by Birth, Sailor by Choice!īorn and raised in Hurley, at the top of Wisconsin.
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