The bow section of District of Columbia (SSBN 826) makes its way toward the Holland barge for transport. Photo by Ashley Cowan

Bow for District of Columbia (SSBN 826) Arrives at Electric Boat

Published November 26, 2025

The bow section of the District of Columbia (SSBN 826), built by Newport News shipbuilders, has arrived at General Dynamics Electric Boat for final assembly and testing. Delivery of the bow section, which arrived via barge from NNS, means all major modules for SSBN 826 are now at Electric Boat.