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50 years ago today, USS Bainbridge (DLGN-25) the world’s first nuclear-powered frigate, was commissioned. This image shows Bainbridge underway at sea just prior to her commissioning, 20 September 1962. NHHC image NH 98104.

50 years ago today, USS Bainbridge (DLGN-25) the world’s first nuclear-powered frigate, was commissioned. This image shows Bainbridge underway at sea just prior to her commissioning, 20 September 1962. NHHC image NH 98104.

Oct 6 2012
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