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NH 63798-KN Insignia: USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSBN-642)

Insignia: USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSBN-642)
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Title: Insignia: USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSBN-642)
Caption: This emblem was adopted in 1965. It features the figure of Kamehameha, the great Hawaiian leader. His war cry "Imua," translated as "Forward," has been taken as the ship's motto. The insignia was designed by Robert Kirchoffer, IC 1(SS).
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Catalog #: NH 63798-KN
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Insignia designed by Robert Kirchoffer, IC 1(SS)
After this Year: 1960
Before this Year: 1969
Original Medium: Color Photo, BW Photo
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