Long Ago, in a Far and distant land, on this day BOSTON (SSN-703) was Launched!!! Happy 26th Birthday SSN-703!!!

It seems like such a distant event, but this morning I stayed in bed and decided that at 7:03am this morning I would get up on this special anniversary. I rode that boat down the ways that day as did so many others, what a memorable and beautiful day it was too, perfect for a launch!

Something about the "19th" has been a special day in the history of namesakes of BOSTON, let us pause for a moment today to reflect upon all those fine vessels that have gone before us bearing the proud name of BOSTON!