From the April 18th Daily Press "Names Chosen for Next Five Submarines." and other sources.
These are Virginia-class submarines weighing 7,800 tons, 377-feet long and capable of firing missiles.
The next five names:
Illinois
Washington
Colorado
Indiana
South Dakota
None of these states have had a warship named after them for at least 49 years. This will be the second ship to bear the Illinois name. The first one fought in World War I.
Construction on the new Illinois commenced March 2, 2011 and sea trials are expected in 2016.
A Moment of Pride for Illinois. Now, If We Could Just Do Something About Our Governors. --Cooter
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