[Enlightened1]

Given the fact that China has some subs sitting off the West Coast. Building new ships there would not be a good idea.

Norfolk is A LOT harder to reach for China.

[laplata]

Given the fact that China has some subs sitting off the West Coast. Building new ships there would not be a good idea.
Norfolk is A LOT harder to reach for China.

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The 2nd Fleet was reactivated using existing ships, not ones under construction. No ships are built on the West coast.