Keywords: freedom lcs lcs-1 lcs1 builder's trials builderstrials underway portsmouth va. va united states unitedstates outdoor boat vehicle 080729-N-0000X-001 MARINETTE, Wis. (July 29, 2008) The first U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1) Ð the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships Ð is seen underway during day two of Builders Trials. The ship is designed for littoral, or close-to-shore, operations and to provide access and dominance in coastal-water areas. Photo provided courtesy Lockheed Martin (Released) 080729-N-0000X-001 MARINETTE, Wis. (July 29, 2008) The first U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1) Ð the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships Ð is seen underway during day two of Builders Trials. The ship is designed for littoral, or close-to-shore, operations and to provide access and dominance in coastal-water areas. Photo provided courtesy Lockheed Martin (Released) |