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LCS Readying For Final Sea Trials In November

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

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NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO--The USS Freedom (LCS-1) is on pace to conduct final delivery sea trials in November as modifications to the vessel are nearing completion here, the ship's commanding officer said. Freedom has been drydocked since June 27 as it undergoes final, post-delivery modifications. Since its initial deployment in February 2010, Freedom has been drydocked twice to implement re-designs and alter other aspects of the ship, including on mooring and engine ventilation. Barring "something unexpected," Freedom is set to…

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