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June 16, 2012

Major work begins on Murtha ship

Anonymous The Tribune-Democrat The Tribune-Democrat Sat Jun 16, 2012, 11:25 PM EDT

PASCAGOULA, Miss. — Major construction has started on the John P. Murtha, another in a series of amphibious transport vessels that includes the USS Somerset.

The Navy held a “keel authentication” ceremony June 7 for the LPD 26 at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula.

The Navy tradition signifies that the boat’s keel has been “truly and fairly laid.”

The authenticator – Mobile, Ala., resident Wilfred Bolds – marked his initials on a keel plate, which will be affixed to the vessel.

The USS John P. Murtha – named for the late Johnstown congressman, who served in the Marines – is the 10th ship in the San Antonio-class of ships built by Ingalls. The company has delivered six such ships to the Navy.

The boat is scheduled to be delivered to the Navy in 2015.

Construction of the Murtha was announced in April 2010 during ceremonies at the Johns-

town airport.

“It’s a beautiful day to honor one of America’s patriots,” Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said at the time.

Also on hand for the event were Murtha family members and then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

The Murtha will be crewed by 363 Navy personnel and carry 700 Marines.

The fighters, along with equipment and supplies, would be shipped to hot spots around the world.

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