US submarine makes port call in Subic

From Rappler (Aug 4): US submarine makes port call in Subic

The US embassy says the submarine is capable of supporting intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, and strike missions



ADVANCED SUBMARINE? The USS Chicago arrives in Subic Bay as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffrey Jay Price

US fast-attack submarine USS Chicago made a port call in Subic Bay on Monday, August 3, as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific, the US embassy said in a statement.

"Chicago has been conducting a multitude of missions to showcase the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet," the embassy said.

The embassy said the USS Chicago is "one of the most advanced submarines in the world" that is home ported in Guam.

It is capable of supporting intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, and strike missions.

It measures 360 feet long and weighs 7,000 tons. It has a crew of about 170 sailors including at least one Filipino American, Logistics Specialist 1st Class Allendale Basa.

“I’m looking forward to spending some quality time with my family in Olongapo City,” said Basa.

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