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The nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) begins its sea trials off the coast of Groton, Conn., on Feb. 3, 2005. The Jimmy Carter is the third and final submarine of the Seawolf-class.

The nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) begins its sea trials.

The nuclear-powered attack submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN 23) begins its sea trials off the coast of Groton, Conn., on Feb. 3, 2005. The Jimmy Carter is the third and final submarine of the Seawolf-class.

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