Keel laid for US Navy towing and salvage ship Solomon Atkinson

Austal USA laid the keel of the future US Navy towing, salvage and rescue ship (T-ATS) USNS Solomon Atkinson in a ceremony on Wednesday, April 16.

The newest Navajo-class T-ATS honours the late Solomon Atkinson, a US Navy veteran and member of the Metlakatla Indian Community. A decorated navy SEAL who saw action during the Vietnam War, Atkinson later became Mayor of Metlakatla, Alaska.