USS Los Angeles SSN-688, the lead boat of a proud class   The Los Angeles class is the largest class of nuclear submarine ever built with 62 hulls!    Keel laid down, for the lead boat of the class, by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry-dock Co., Newport News, VA on January 8, 1972; launched on April 6, 1974 and commissioned November 13, 1976 with Cdr John E. Christensen, Jr. in command.   Back to History Index   Image Country Year Description Antigua & Barbuda 2000 USS Los Angeles SSN-688, nuclear powered attack submarine