Sea Trials
The Pre-commissioning Unit Alexandria was placed in service on 22 March 1991. A series of sea trials began shortly thereafter:
- 16 April 1991 — Underway Alpha trials
- 16 April 1991 — Underway Bravo trials
- 17 May 1991 — Underway Charlie trials
- 4 June 1991 — Underway Delta trials and Combined Acceptance Trial
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