USS Helena (SSN-725), a , was the fourth ship of the United States Navy to be named for Helena, Montana. The contract to build her was awarded to the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut on 19 April 1982 and her keel was laid down on 28 March 1985. She was launched on 28 June 1986 sponsored by Mrs. Jean Busey, and commissioned on 11 July 1987. References External links Official website Commanding Office Change Ships built in Groton, Connecticut Los Angeles-class submarines Cold War submarines of the United States Nuclear submarines of the United States Navy 1986 ships Submarines of the United States