The USS Nantucket is designed to operate in coastal waters and counter potential asymmetric threats such as coastal mines and quiet diesel submarines.
Auxiliaries Officer Meghana Komarraju shared, 'It means a lot to us that we were named after Nantucket. We try to honor them whenever we can.'
This new ship is the 14th Freedom-class combat ship, a family of vessels aiming to enhance maneuverability and capability in complex coastal environments.
With a top speed of 47 knots, the USS Nantucket demonstrates advanced technology with water jets for exceptional maneuverability, differing from traditional Navy rudder designs.
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