BATH (AP) — The chief of naval operations plans to visit Bath Iron Works today to get a look at the next-generation destroyer that’s under construction.
Adm. Jonathan Greenert will see assembled hull segments of the future USS Zumwalt. He’ll also participate in a ceremony marking the start of construction of the third and final warship in the line.
The 600-foot-long warships are the largest destroyers to be built at Bath Iron Works, and they’ll feature electric-drive propulsion and an unconventional wavepiercing hull. The Zumwalt is due to be christened next year, and will be followed by two more BIW-built Zumwalt-class destroyers.
It’s Greenert’s first visit to the shipyard since becoming chief of naval operations last September. He’s visiting at the request of Sen. Susan Collins.
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