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'''USS ''Greeneville'' (SSN-772)''', a [[Los Angeles class submarine|''Los Angeles''-class submarine]], is the only ship of the [[United States Navy]] to be named for [[Greeneville, Tennessee]]. The contract to build her was awarded to [[Northrop Grumman Newport News|Newport News Shipbuilding]] and Dry Dock Company in [[Newport News, Virginia]], on [[14 December]] [[1988]], and her keel was laid down on [[28 February]] [[1992]]. She was [[ship naming and launching|launched]] on [[17 September]] [[1994]], sponsored by [[Tipper Gore]], and [[ship commissioning|commissioned]] on [[16 February]] [[1996]], with Commander Duane B. Hatch in command.
'''USS ''Greeneville'' (SSN-772)''', a [[Los Angeles class submarine|''Los Angeles''-class submarine]], is the only ship of the [[United States Navy]] to be named for [[Greeneville, Tennessee]]. The contract to build her was awarded to [[Northrop Grumman Newport News|Newport News Shipbuilding]] and Dry Dock Company in [[Newport News, Virginia]], on 14 December 1988, and her keel was laid down on 28 February 1992. She was [[ship naming and launching|launched]] on 17 September 1994, sponsored by [[Tipper Gore]], and [[ship commissioning|commissioned]] on 16 February 1996, with Commander Duane B. Hatch in command.


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On [[9 February]] [[2001]], while conducting an Emergency Main Ballast Tank Blow while hosting several civilian "distinguished visitors", the ''Greeneville'' struck the Japanese fishing vessel ''Ehime Maru'' (えひめ丸), causing the fisher to sink in less than ten minutes with the loss of nine crewmembers, including four high school students.<ref>[http://archives.cnn.com/2001/US/02/09/sub.accident.02/ CNN.com - U.S. sub hits Japanese fishing vessel, 10 missing - February 9, 2001<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The commander of ''Greeneville'', Commander [[Scott Waddle]], accepted full responsibility for the incident. However, after facing a [[court of inquiry]], it was decided a full [[court-martial]] would be unnecessary and Commander Waddle was allowed to retire honorably.
On 9 February 2001, while conducting an Emergency Main Ballast Tank Blow while hosting several civilian "distinguished visitors", the ''Greeneville'' struck the Japanese fishing vessel ''Ehime Maru'' (えひめ丸), causing the fisher to sink in less than ten minutes with the loss of nine crewmembers, including four high school students.<ref>[http://archives.cnn.com/2001/US/02/09/sub.accident.02/ CNN.com - U.S. sub hits Japanese fishing vessel, 10 missing - February 9, 2001<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The commander of ''Greeneville'', Commander [[Scott Waddle]], accepted full responsibility for the incident. However, after facing a [[court of inquiry]], it was decided a full [[court-martial]] would be unnecessary and Commander Waddle was allowed to retire honorably.


== Saipan incident ==
== Saipan incident ==
On [[27 August]] [[2001]], ''Greeneville'' ran aground while entering port in [[Saipan]] on a routine Western Pacific Deployment. The boat's underside, rudder, and [[secondary propulsion motor]] suffered minor damage; repairs required drydocking and a significant delay in the remainder of her deployment. The boat's commanding officer, Commander David Bogdan, was relieved of command, and the navigator and assistant navigator were also removed from their duties. In addition, the navigator and the sub's executive officer, Lieutenant Commander Gerald Pfieffer, were found guilty of "hazarding a vessel" during an [[Mast (naval)|admiral's mast]], conducted by Rear Admiral Joseph Enright, Commander, Submarine Group Seven.
On 27 August 2001, ''Greeneville'' ran aground while entering port in [[Saipan]] on a routine Western Pacific Deployment. The boat's underside, rudder, and [[secondary propulsion motor]] suffered minor damage; repairs required drydocking and a significant delay in the remainder of her deployment. The boat's commanding officer, Commander David Bogdan, was relieved of command, and the navigator and assistant navigator were also removed from their duties. In addition, the navigator and the sub's executive officer, Lieutenant Commander Gerald Pfieffer, were found guilty of "hazarding a vessel" during an [[Mast (naval)|admiral's mast]], conducted by Rear Admiral Joseph Enright, Commander, Submarine Group Seven.


== USS ''Ogden'' collision ==
== USS ''Ogden'' collision ==
Then, on [[27 January]] [[2002]], less than a year after colliding with ''Ehime Maru'' and exactly five months after running aground, ''Greeneville'' collided with [[USS Ogden (LPD-5)|USS ''Ogden'' (LPD-5)]] during a personnel transfer off the coast of [[Oman]], opening a 5 by 18 inch (130 by 460 mm) hole in one of ''Ogden''’s fuel tanks and spilling several thousand gallons of fuel. After the collision, both vessels left the area under their own power.
Then, on 27 January 2002, less than a year after colliding with ''Ehime Maru'' and exactly five months after running aground, ''Greeneville'' collided with [[USS Ogden (LPD-5)|USS ''Ogden'' (LPD-5)]] during a personnel transfer off the coast of [[Oman]], opening a 5 by 18 inch (130 by 460 mm) hole in one of ''Ogden''’s fuel tanks and spilling several thousand gallons of fuel. After the collision, both vessels left the area under their own power.


Commander Lindsay R. Hankins was allowed to remain in command and went on to have a very successful command tour with his XO LCDR Mark D. Pyle. CAPT Hankins went on to be awarded the coveted Admiral [[James Stockdale]] Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a Navy commanding officer. LCDR Pyle also went on to have the honor of being bestowed with the [[John Paul Jones award]], which recognizes outstanding leadership.
Commander Lindsay R. Hankins was allowed to remain in command and went on to have a very successful command tour with his XO LCDR Mark D. Pyle. CAPT Hankins went on to be awarded the coveted Admiral [[James Stockdale]] Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a Navy commanding officer. LCDR Pyle also went on to have the honor of being bestowed with the [[John Paul Jones award]], which recognizes outstanding leadership.


On [[9 July]] [[2004]], when Commander Lorin Selby relieved Hankins as commanding officer of ''Greeneville'', Captain Cecil Haney, Commodore, Submarine Squadron One, stated that "The performance of USS ''Greeneville'' during Captain Hankins' tour has been nothing but remarkable. It has been marked by top grades in both tactical and engineering readiness. Lee Hankins was handpicked by our leadership for the job as CO of Greeneville. They got it right." Hankins was selected for promotion to Captain in 2005 and is currently Commodore of Submarine Squadron One (COMSUBRON 1) based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
On 9 July 2004, when Commander Lorin Selby relieved Hankins as commanding officer of ''Greeneville'', Captain Cecil Haney, Commodore, Submarine Squadron One, stated that "The performance of USS ''Greeneville'' during Captain Hankins' tour has been nothing but remarkable. It has been marked by top grades in both tactical and engineering readiness. Lee Hankins was handpicked by our leadership for the job as CO of Greeneville. They got it right." Hankins was selected for promotion to Captain in 2005 and is currently Commodore of Submarine Squadron One (COMSUBRON 1) based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.


== References ==
== References ==

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USS Greeneville (SSN-772) off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii.
USS Greeneville (SSN-772) off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii carrying the ASDS.
History
USN JackU.S.
NamesakeThe City of Greeneville, Tennessee
Ordered14 December 1988
BuilderNewport News Shipbuilding
Laid down28 February 1992
Launched17 September 1994
Commissioned16 February 1996
HomeportPortsmouth, NH
MottoVolunteers Defending Frontiers
FateTemplate:Ship fate box active in service
BadgeCrest of the Greeneville
General characteristics
Class and typeLos Angeles-class submarine
Displacementlist error: <br /> list (help)
6,000 tons light
6,927 tons full
927 tons dead
Length362 ft (110 m)
Beam33 ft (10 m)
Draught31 ft (9.4 m)
Propulsion1 × S6G reactor
Complement12 officers, 98 men
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4 �� 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
12 vertical launch Tomahawk missiles

USS Greeneville (SSN-772), a Los Angeles-class submarine, is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Greeneville, Tennessee. The contract to build her was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia, on 14 December 1988, and her keel was laid down on 28 February 1992. She was launched on 17 September 1994, sponsored by Tipper Gore, and commissioned on 16 February 1996, with Commander Duane B. Hatch in command.

The Ehime Maru incident

USS Greeneville in dry dock following collision.
Main article: Ehime Maru and USS Greeneville collision

On 9 February 2001, while conducting an Emergency Main Ballast Tank Blow while hosting several civilian "distinguished visitors", the Greeneville struck the Japanese fishing vessel Ehime Maru (えひめ丸), causing the fisher to sink in less than ten minutes with the loss of nine crewmembers, including four high school students.[1] The commander of Greeneville, Commander Scott Waddle, accepted full responsibility for the incident. However, after facing a court of inquiry, it was decided a full court-martial would be unnecessary and Commander Waddle was allowed to retire honorably.

Saipan incident

On 27 August 2001, Greeneville ran aground while entering port in Saipan on a routine Western Pacific Deployment. The boat's underside, rudder, and secondary propulsion motor suffered minor damage; repairs required drydocking and a significant delay in the remainder of her deployment. The boat's commanding officer, Commander David Bogdan, was relieved of command, and the navigator and assistant navigator were also removed from their duties. In addition, the navigator and the sub's executive officer, Lieutenant Commander Gerald Pfieffer, were found guilty of "hazarding a vessel" during an admiral's mast, conducted by Rear Admiral Joseph Enright, Commander, Submarine Group Seven.

USS Ogden collision

Then, on 27 January 2002, less than a year after colliding with Ehime Maru and exactly five months after running aground, Greeneville collided with USS Ogden (LPD-5) during a personnel transfer off the coast of Oman, opening a 5 by 18 inch (130 by 460 mm) hole in one of Ogden’s fuel tanks and spilling several thousand gallons of fuel. After the collision, both vessels left the area under their own power.

Commander Lindsay R. Hankins was allowed to remain in command and went on to have a very successful command tour with his XO LCDR Mark D. Pyle. CAPT Hankins went on to be awarded the coveted Admiral James Stockdale Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a Navy commanding officer. LCDR Pyle also went on to have the honor of being bestowed with the John Paul Jones award, which recognizes outstanding leadership.

On 9 July 2004, when Commander Lorin Selby relieved Hankins as commanding officer of Greeneville, Captain Cecil Haney, Commodore, Submarine Squadron One, stated that "The performance of USS Greeneville during Captain Hankins' tour has been nothing but remarkable. It has been marked by top grades in both tactical and engineering readiness. Lee Hankins was handpicked by our leadership for the job as CO of Greeneville. They got it right." Hankins was selected for promotion to Captain in 2005 and is currently Commodore of Submarine Squadron One (COMSUBRON 1) based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

References

  1. ^ CNN.com - U.S. sub hits Japanese fishing vessel, 10 missing - February 9, 2001

Public Domain This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain.

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