Today, via Twitter:
Rep. Vicky Hartzler @RepHartzler
Sec of Navy: budget calls for same no. of naval vessels 5 yrs. from now w/ more capabilities. Still fewer than WWI. 12:16 PM – 16 Feb 12
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U.S.Navy Active Ship Force Levels, 1917-192311/11/18
Battleship 39
Monitors, Coastal 7
Cruisers 31
Destroyers 110
Frigates 17
Submarines 80
Mine Warfare 53
Patrol 350
Auxiliary 87
Surface Warships 204
Total Active 774The last Coast Defense Monitor went out of commission in 1921.
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U.S.Navy Active Ship Force Levels, 2007 to 20119/30/11
Carriers 11
Cruisers 22
Destroyers 61
Frigates 26
LCS * 2
Submarines 53
SSBN 14
SSGN 4
Mine Warfare 14
Amphibious 31
Auxiliary 47
Surface Warships 122
Total Active 285* Littoral Combat Ship
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Yeah, you know, like the Boomers and Fast Attack submarines just don’t have the same glamor of the dreadnoughts.
