Previous to her homeport arrival, Canberra underwent testing, trials, and certifications. The crew navigated by means of a number of ports throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, together with a transit by means of the Panama Canal.
“The dedication, exhausting work, and professionalism this crew displayed since shifting aboard Canberra is astounding,” mentioned Cmdr. Michael Tyree, Canberra’s commanding officer. “I’m actually proud to be amongst such a proficient group of Sailors. I can’t await them to point out the fleet what this ship can do.”
Canberra is scheduled to formally be part of the fleet and conduct their commissioning ceremony later this 12 months.
Canberra is the fifteenth Independence-variant LCS to hitch the fleet. LCS 30 is the second ship to be named in honor of town of Canberra. The primary was an Australian cruiser HMAS Canberra, named after the Australian capital metropolis, and sunk through the Battle of Savo Island throughout World Struggle II.
“Welcoming Canberra to the San Diego waterfront is particular given the historical past of their namesake” mentioned Capt. Jack Fay, commander, Littoral Fight Ship Squadron (LCSRON) 1. “The crew exhibits great pleasure of their ship and I’m assured of their means to execute missions for fleet commanders.”
PCU Canberra is homeported in San Diego with sister ships USS Coronado (LCS 4), USS Jackson (LCS 6), USS Montgomery (LCS 8), USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), USS Omaha (LCS 12), USS Manchester (LCS 14), USS Tulsa (LCS 16), USS Charleston (LCS 18), USS Cincinnati (LCS 20), USS Kansas Metropolis (LCS 22), USS Oakland (LCS 24), USS Cell (LCS 26), and USS Savannah (LCS 28).
Littoral fight ships are quick, agile, mission-focused platforms designed to function in near-shore environments, successful in opposition to Twenty first-century coastal threats. LCS are able to supporting ahead presence, maritime safety, sea management, and deterrence.
For extra information from Commander, Littoral Fight Ship Squadron One, go to https://www.surfpac.navy.mil/comlcsron1/ or observe on Fb at www.fb.com/COMLCSRONONE/
