USS North Carolina SSN 777 (U.S. Coast Guard) Black Coffee Mug

The USS North Carolina SSN 777 is a nuclear-powered submarine that serves under the United States Coast Guard. Commissioned in 1981, this vessel belongs to the Los Angeles-class attack submarines and was named after the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is equipped for a variety of missions including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, and electronic warfare. The USS North Carolina SSN 777 has a displacement of approximately 6,900 tons when submerged and can reach speeds up to 35 knots. It is crewed by 134 officers and enlisted personnel. Its homeport is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The submarine's mission is to defend the United States, protect its maritime interests, and enforce maritime law.