Groton Connecticut Sub Art. Naval Submarine Base New London is the primary East Coast submarine base, also known as the “Home of the Submarine Force” or “Submarine capital of the world” located in Groton, Connecticut. The Los Angeles class (also known as the 688 class) is a class of nuclear-powered fast attack submarines in US Naval service. They represent two generations and close to half a century of the US attack submarine fleet. As of late 2015, 39 of the class are still in commission and 23 retired from service. Of the 23 retired boats, 14 of them were laid up half way (approximately 17–18 years) through their projected lifespans due to their midlife reactor refuelings being cancelled.
