Ship Details - USS IOWA (SSN 797)  Print Details
SUBMARINE (NUCLEAR-POWERED)
VESSEL STATUS
Class:
SSN 774
UIC:
27160
Status:
active, in commission
Fleet:
U.S. ATLANTIC FLEET
Date status Changed:
04/05/2025
Homeport:
GROTON, CT
Maintenance Category:
Berth:
Force:
Battle Force
Builder:
General Dynamics Electric Boat
MILESTONE DATES
Award Date:
04/28/2014
Commission Date:
04/05/2025
Keel Date:
08/20/2019
Inactivation Date:
Launch Date:
08/19/2023
Decommission Date:
Age (since Launch)(At time of Disposal):
2.8
Years from Commission to Decommission:
Delivery Date:
12/21/2024
In Service Date:
Age (since Delivery):
1.5
Out Service Date:
 
Stricken Date:
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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PROGRAM CHARACTERISTICS
Custodian:
US NAVY
Planning Yard:
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Nuclear Planning Yard:
Ships Program Manager:
PMS 392
Comments:
Last Updated:
04/24/2026
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