USS Canberra (LCS-30) explained
USS Canberra (LCS-30) is an of the United States Navy.[1] [2] She is the second US ship to be named Canberra, after the Australian cruiser, named after the Australian capital and sunk during the Battle of Savo Island.
Construction and career
Canberra was built in Mobile, Alabama by Austal USA.[3] She was christened on 5 June 2021, with Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne, serving as the ship's sponsor. Arthur Sinodinos, Australia's Ambassador to the United States was in attendance at the ceremony on behalf of Australia.[4]
The US Navy accepted delivery of the ship at Austal USA's facilities in Mobile on 21 December 2021. At this time she was scheduled to be commissioned in mid-2022.[5] On 22 June 2022 Canberra arrived at her home port of San Diego Naval Base.[6]
Canberra was commissioned on 22 July 2023 at the Royal Australian Navy's Fleet Base East in Sydney, Australia.[7] It was the first commissioning ceremony for a US Navy warship held in Australia.[8] [9] The following day, the crew of USS Canberra along side the crew of HMAS Canberra exercised a ceremonial Freedom of Entry to the city of Canberra.[10] (see gallery)
Gallery
2023 Freedom of Entry - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (23 July 2023)
Notes and References
- Web site: [{{Naval Vessel Register URL|id=LCS30}} Canberra (LCS-30) ]. . 28 February 2018.
- Web site: Donald Trump announces newest US warship to be named after Canberra . Brown . Andrew . . . 24 February 2018 . 28 February 2018.
- Web site: US Navy to name LCS 30 after Australian WWII cruiser HMAS Canberra . Naval Today . 26 February 2018 . 28 February 2018.
- Web site: Navy to Christen Littoral Combat Ship Canberra. defense.gov. 4 June 2021. 5 June 2021.
- Web site: Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Canberra (LCS 30) . Naval Sea Systems Command . 22 December 2021.
- PCU Canberra (LCS 30) Arrives at San Diego Homeport for First Time. United States Navy. 23 June 2022. 1 January 2023.
- News: US Navy warship USS Canberra commissioned in Sydney. Sky News Australia. 22 July 2023. 22 July 2023.
- USS Canberra Will Join the U.S. Fleet in Australia to Honor Namesake . United States Navy. 18 May 2023. 19 May 2023.
- News: USS Canberra arrives in Sydney for historic commissioning. SBS World News. 18 July 2023. 19 July 2023.
- News: USS Canberra personnel parade in Australia capital amid joint war games. Reuters. 23 July 2023. 23 July 2023.