Shipbuilders working on the future Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts have joined all the boat's hull sections to form a single watertight unit, marking the completion of the pressure hull.

One of the most significant problems with USS Massachusetts was its lack of stability. The ship’s hull was not properly balanced. It had a tendency to roll excessively even in moderate seas.

Battleship USS Massachusetts: A War Hero Turned Museum ... heavily armored than the North Carolinas on a slightly smaller hull, but at the expense of weaker underwater protection, reduced crew ...

The Navy will commission its newest submarine, the USS Massachusetts, in Boston, a decision made earlier this month that “answers the call” from the state’s federal delegation. Secretary of ...

Keeping with naming trends, the vessel, which will be known as the USS Massachusetts, is the ninth Navy ship to be named in recognition of the state. It's the 25th Virginia-class fast-attack ...