The term most commonly refers to a large, crewed, autonomous vessel. It is also sometimes used historically or colloquially to refer to remotely operated vehicles and robots, as well as medium-sized or smaller vessels, such as the midget submarine and the wet sub.
Alexandria is part of Virginia's 8th congressional district, represented by Democrat and Alexandria resident Don Beyer, elected in 2014. The state's senior member of the United States Senate is Democrat Mark Warner, elected in 2008.
Alexandria, located in Northern Virginia, is a four seasons destination, blossoming in spring, warming to summer and cooling off for a crisp and colorful fall which ushers in the cold but cozy charm of winter. The average high temperature in July is in the high 80's, while in January, high temperatures in the lower 40's are the norm. The city averages about 40 inches of rainfall per year. See below for a live look at the weather in Alexandria. Weather Forecast | Weather Maps | Weather Radar | Hurricane Center.