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English: 040522-N-6240R-191, May 22, 2004

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia -- U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole was the keynote speaker at the Keel Laying Ceremony of Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) North Carolina (SSN-777), the U.S. Navy's newest Virginia-class sumbarine.

"The Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine is one of the most sophisticated machines ever built," said the senator representing the state of North Carolina. "I look forward to the day this North Carolina namesake sets out on its course to protect our country!"

PCU North Carolina is the 4th Virginia-class submarine to be constructed. It is also the 6th vessel to be named North Carolina. The Keel Laying ceremony is held during the early days of construction of U.S. Navy vessels where the ship's sponsor has their initials permanently etched to the keel of the vessel.

Ships Sponsor Mrs. Linda Bowman said, "For the submarine North Carolina, my hope is that she will sail in peace to keep us free. My assurance is that she will always be ready to defend that freedom whenever necessary."

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