Keel Laid:
March 3, 1984

Launched:
March 15, 1986

Sponsor:
Mrs. Rosemary Trible

First Sea Trials:
February 16, 1989

Commissioned:
June 3, 1989

Built by:

Northrop Grumman
Newport News

Length:
360 Feet

Beam:
33 Feet

Submerged Displacement:
6,900 tons

Maximum Depth:
In excess of 800 feet

Maximum Speed:
In excess of 25 knots

Weaponry:
Mark 48 anti-submarine torpedoes
Harpoon guided missiles
Tomahawk cruise missiles

USS Newport News Insignia

The insignia of the USS Newport News has the overall shape of an ellipse which is the same geometric shape of Newport News Shipbuilding's logo. This symbolizes the relationship between the ship and her builders. The center depicts the Victory Arch, the principle monument in the city of Newport News which is shown looming phantom-like in the background. The focal point is the USS Newport News, cruising the waters of the world to assure victory anywhere. The national colors are symbolically formed by the converging of sky, horizon, and sea. The stars represent the two previous naval vessels named for the city.

The motto Magni Nominus Umbra ("in the shadow of a great name") links the ship to the city for which she is named as well as the careers of previous naval ships that have carried the name Newport News.