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<p><b>SSN</b> is the <a href="page.php?w=US_Navy_hull_classification_symbol">US Navy hull classification symbol</a> for <a href="page.php?w=Nuclear_marine_propulsion">nuclear-powered</a> general-purpose <a href="page.php?w=Attack_submarine">attack submarines</a>. SS means "Submarine, General" according to the <a href="page.php?w=NATO">NATO</a> Standard Ship Designator System (<a href="page.php?w=Standardization_Agreement">STANAG</a> 1166,) with SSN referring to a "Submarine Attack Nuclear" vessel. The "SS" designator is consistent with other examples</p><p>
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