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An overall view of the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56). The Colonial Navy of Massachusetts march down the pier in formation. The USS SIMPSON is visible in the background

An overall view of the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56). The Colonial Navy of Massachusetts stands in formation. The USS SIMPSON is visible in the background

An overall view of the guests at the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56). The ship is visible in the background

The Colonial Navy of Massachusetts stand in formation during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56)

The Colonial Navy of Massachusetts participates in the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56)

Members of the Newport Artillery Unit, in colonial dress, salute during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56)

Members of the Colonial Navy of Massachusetts and Northeast Navy Band (background) perform during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56)

Members of the Newport Artillery Unit in colonial dress stand by as they prepare to fire cannons during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56)

The Colonial Navy of Massachusetts marches past the Northeast Navy Band members during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56)

An overall view of the Newport Artillery Unit (left), the Colonial Navy of Massachusetts (center to right), and crowd during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56). The ship is seen in the background

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