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USS Augusta (LCS 34)

USS AUGUSTA is the 17th INDEPENDENCE - class Littoral Combat Ship and the second ship in the Navy named after the capitol city of Maine.

General Characteristics:Awarded: September 18, 2018
Keel laid: July 30, 2021
Launched: May 23, 2022
Commissioned: September 30, 2023
Builder: Austal USA, Mobile, Ala.
Propulsion system: two LM2500 gas turbine engines, two diesel engines, four waterjets
Length: 418 feet (127.5 meters)
Beam: 104 feet (31.5 meters)
Draft: 13 feet (4 meters)
Displacement: approx. 3,104 tons full load
Speed: 47 knots
Armament: one Mk-110 57mm gun, one SeaRAM CIWS
Aircraft: two MH-60 helicopters
Homeport: San Diego, Calif.
Crew: 8 officers, 32 enlisted


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Crew List:

This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard USS AUGUSTA. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information.


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About the Ship's Coat of Arms:

The Shield:

Dark blue and gold are the colors traditionally associated with the U.S. Navy and here indicate the Blue and Gold crews for the USS AUGUSTA (LCS 34). The bull moose with fierce palmate antlers is the state animal of Main and symbolizes the power of the littoral combat ship. Two stars in base represent the two Navy vessels named in honor of the capital city of Maine - LCS 34 and SSN 710, a LOS ANGELES - class nuclear attack submarine. The chief star emitting rays is from the state seal of Maine and celebrates the citizens who have been an important part of the Navy and Marine Corps team. The gold border symbolizes the teamwork and unity of the crew.

The Crest:

The wreath adopts the first-named metal and color from the shield and blazon. The Old Fort Western Blockhouse, Augusta's most well-known historical landmark, was a fortified trading post that protected the Kennebee River during the French and Indian War. The pine tree is a traditional symbol of Maine and is displayed on the state seal. The two crossed underscore the motto, "PROTECTING THE FRONTIER", and indicate the surface warfare mission of LCS 34.

The Supporters:

The wild blueberry is the official state berry of Maine and symbolizes the rich bounty of the region.


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The photo below was taken by me and shows USS AUGUSTA passing Point Loma after departing Naval Base San Diego, Calif., on July 25, 2024.



The photos below were taken by me and show USS AUGUSTA returning to Naval Base San Diego, Calif., after a few hours at sea on July 25, 2024.



The photos below were taken by Michael Jenning and show USS AUGUSTA at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., on October 15, 2024.



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