USS Mississippi (CGN-40)
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Construction started | February 22, 1975 |
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Launched | July 31, 1976 |
Length | 178 m |
Decommissioned | 28 July 1997 |
Commissioned | 5 August 1978 |
Builder | Newport News Shipbuilding |
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ID | 2252814 |
About USS Mississippi (CGN-40)
USS Mississippi (CGN-40), a Virginia-class nuclear powered guided-missile cruiser, was the fourth ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the 20th state admitted to the Union. Her keel was laid down by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company at Newport News, Virginia, on 22 February 1975.