USS COLUMBIA SSN 771 24 SEP 1994 LAUNCH 'LAST SUBMARINE TO SLIDE ON LAUNCH" CNX

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USS COLUMBIA SSN 771 24 SEP 1994 LAUNCH LAST SUBMARINE TO SLIDE DOWN BUILDING WAYS CANCELLED 'LAST TO SLIDE', LAST LOS ANGELES CLASS 688.  COVER TIED TO A SC 2609 29¢ STAMP~FINE TO VERY FINE.
COLUMBIA, the last 688 class submarine to be built at Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, was commissioned in 1995. It is also the last submarine in the history of the program to be launched by sliding down the building ways.
COLUMBIA was built with the state-of-the art SEAWOLF technology. Application of this technology makes this ship the most modern submarine in the world. Both construction methods and computerization make COLUMBIA stand out as a unique submarine platform among the 688 improved class. This submarine is one of the most versatile weapons platforms ever placed in the world's oceans, capable of long range Tomahawk strike operations, anti-submarine and surface shipping operations, surveillance and intelligence gathering, and special forces insertions.
US ECONOMY SHIPPING:  THIS IS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE SHIPPING.  IT IS STANDARD USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL – AT THE BUYER’S RISK. I WILL SEND YOU A PHOTO OF YOUR ECONOMY SHIPMENT AS PROOF IT’S BEING MAILED.
INTERNATIONAL SALES:  I will consolidate multiple orders - just select the stamps you want and place them in your shopping cart, and at checkout I will consolidate you orders.  Low value International Sales will ship United States Post Office First-Class International Letter (or Large Envelope) Mail at Buyers risk (if shipment is lost in the mail it is the Buyers loss).  A photo of your shipment letter will be provided.  For more security, I can ship First Class International Parcel with tracking number for ; contact me if you would like to change to First-Class International Parcel Mail shipment.   Thank you to my International Customers and Buyers!!