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September 6, 2006 · about 20 years ago

Houston area welcomes the fourth Navy ship with state name USS Texas

Texas has a strong maritime and naval tradition. The latest chapter was on display this weekend. Escorted by the 19th century tall ship Elissa, the Navy’s newest fast-attack nuclear submarine entered Galveston Monday. The nuclear-powered USS Texas is to be commissioned Saturday by first lady Laura B

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Texas has a strong maritime and naval tradition. The latest chapter was on display this weekend.

Escorted by the 19th century tall ship Elissa, the Navy’s newest fast-attack nuclear submarine entered Galveston Monday. The nuclear-powered USS Texas is to be commissioned Saturday by first lady Laura Bush, who graciously accepted the duty of naming the Navy’s fourth ship to carry the state name.

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