Navy picks Everett as homeport for new class of frigates
EVERETT — The U.S. Navy announced Wednesday that Naval Station Everett has been designated as the future homeport for the first ships of a next generation of guided missile frigates, which it describes as “a new and improved class of small surface combatant ships.”
Everett will serve as the homeport for 12 Constellation-class frigates, with a future Navy decision planned for the ships that follow.
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, described the announcement as “good news” that “shows the Navy’s long-term commitment to Everett and Snohomish County.” He has been pushing for Everett to be home to the new ships.
Last year, the Navy awarded a contract to build the first new frigate, the USS Constellation (FFG 62), scheduled to be delivered in 2026. Larsen said the new ship is in the design phase. The dozen frigates would be deployed to Everett over about a decade, he said.
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