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PublishedFebruary 1, 2019
Navy struggles to find a place for Bath-built Zumwalt stealth destroyers
It wanted something that could operate close to shore, attacking land targets and providing support for ground troops. Then came the conflict in landlocked Afghanistan.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2018
BIW-built stealth destroyer needs $20 million engine replaced
A main turbine engine on the $7.5 billion USS Michael Monsoor sustained damage during the ship's sea trials.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2016
BIW-built Zumwalt back underway after breakdown in Panama Canal
The $4 billion Navy destroyer lost propulsion Nov. 21 on its way to its homeport in San Diego.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2016
New $4 billion USS Zumwalt breaks down again, needs tow through Panama Canal
The stealth destroyer, built at Bath Iron Works, apparently lost propulsion in one shaft while in the Panama Canal.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2016
Admiral: If Batman had a ship, it would be BIW-built USS Zumwalt
The Navy's new stealth destroyer is commissioned in Baltimore.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2016
Flaws like $4 billion Zumwalt’s leak called normal in new ships
The first-of-its-class ship built at BIW stays in port for repairs after seawater enters a lubricating system.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2016
Navy gives look inside futuristic Zumwalt destroyer
At $4.4 billion, the 610-foot-long warship is the most expensive destroyer built for the Navy.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2016
Ready for commission, Navy’s high-tech Zumwalt sails away from Bath Iron Works
The 'stealth' warship is on its way to Baltimore, where it will be commissioned Oct. 15 before joining the Pacific fleet.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2016
BIW bids adieu to Zumwalt, readies for word on Coast Guard cutters
The most technologically advanced ship ever built for the Navy leaves Bath while workers await news on a $10.5 billion Coast Guard contract that could prevent 1,000 or more layoffs.
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PublishedMay 22, 2016
At 80, shipyard skipper to step back after Zumwalt trials
Capt. Earl Walker postponed his retirement to pilot the Zumwalt before its delivery to the Navy.
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