Sailors and Marines have landed in San Francisco and are exploring the city as Fleet Week picks up steam. Now there is word that the city has been picked for a special honor.
The secretary of the Navy who is here for Fleet Week festivities, announced that a new submarine would be named for the city of San Francisco."USS San Francisco, SSN 810 once commissioned will be our nation's newest Virginia class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine," said Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy.
The announcement of that new submarine, which will be named San Francisco, came as city and federal officials visited John P. Murtha, the amphibious transport dock ship currently at piers 30-32.has been named as the sponsor of that new sub, which will be the fourth Navy vessel to bear the name San Francisco.
Stream KTVU on your TV by downloading Fox Local on your Roku, Amazon Fire, AndroidTV or AppleTV device for free.was also pier side. She reflected on the important role that Fleet Week plays for the city of San Francisco. Its financial impact on the city has been frequently discussed, with a million or so visitors expected; but the mayor also said the event allows the city to put its best foot forward.
"Fleet Week gives us an opportunity for San Francisco to shine," said Mayor Breed. "For visitors to come from all over, the city has the most perfect weather this week and we couldn't be more excited." This year there has been an effort to extend Fleet Week inland, with more than three dozen concerts like one that took place in Salesforce Park Tuesday featuring Marine and Navy bands.
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