HII launches NSC Calhoun

PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) launched the Legend-class national security cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759) here on April 2. Launching Calhoun is the first of a series of significant milestone events in bringing the ship to life. With the assistance of tugs, Calhoun came off the floating dry dock Saturday, after first being translated via Ingalls’ rail car system. The dock was moved away from the pier and then ballasted to float off the ship. HII-Pascagoula is the sole designer and provider of the Coast Guard Legend-class national security cutter. Ingalls has delivered nine Legend-class NSCs, and two more are under construction. Calhoun is scheduled to be christened at Ingalls in June and expected to be delivered in early 2023. (Source: HII 04/03/22) https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/file/nsc-calhoun-launch.