The U.S. Navy has announced the naming of the next Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine as USS Miami. Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, revealed the name during an event, with the submarine designated as SSN 811. In a significant announcement, Gloria Estefan has been named the sponsor of USS Miami. This role is a nod to her substantial contributions to the community and the country, alongside her husband, Emilio Estefan. The previous USS Miami, also a significant naval asset, was a Los Angeles-class submarine valued at $2 billion, which met its end due to a fire set by a port worker aiming to leave work early.
Navy Secretary announces nuclear-powered attack sub will be named USS Miami https://t.co/98unVKaXkX
SECNAV Del Toro Names Virginia-class Attack Sub USS Miami, Singer Gloria Estefan to be Sponsor – USNI News https://t.co/TaxpRYbdWF
Move over, Miami Sound Machine — Gloria Estefan is teaming up with a Miami submarine. The “Conga” singer was on-hand as the U.S. Navy announced its latest vessel would be named after the Florida city. https://t.co/60PeVdiY5b
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a nuclear-powered submarine will be named after Miami and the ship's sponsor will be Gloria Estefan. https://t.co/cJmNBl1Fql
Gloria Estefan sponsors ship USS Miami during Fleet Week https://t.co/7ONsC4HlP5
NEW: Nuclear powered submarine to be named USS Miami, Navy secretary announces https://t.co/98unVKaXkX
The last USS Miami was a $2 billion Los Angeles-class sub destroyed in a dock fire set by a port worker who wanted to get out of his shift #BecauseMiami https://t.co/IsjDH0rN8x
US Navy: Nuclear sub to be named USS Miami, Gloria Estefan to be the sponsor https://t.co/WNWFfNI1lB
Navy Sec just announced the name of the next Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine: USS MIAMI 🇺🇸 https://t.co/qWvq75JFB5
Big news from @fleetweekmiami. @GloriaEstefan will be the sponsor of the future USS Miami (SSN 811). Thank you, Gloria for everything you and @EmilioEstefanJr do for our communities and country! https://t.co/qlXiOIg4sd