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Patricia A. Ball, sponsor of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67), christens the ship with a bottle of champagne prior to its launch at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard

The guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67) rests on the ways at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard prior to its launch

Sarah L. Ball, left, maid of honor, and Patricia A. Ball, ship's sponsor, stand in front of the platform prior to the launch of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67) at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard

The guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67) rests on the ways at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard on the day before its launch

William E. Haggett, Chairman of the Board, Bath Iron Works Corp., presents a bottle of champagne to Patricia A. Ball. Mrs. Ball, sponsor of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67), will christen the ship before its launch at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard

A view of the forward saddle on the port side of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67) on the day before the ship's launch at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67) moored to a pier upon completion of construction at Bath Iron Works Shipyard

A starboard beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS SHILOH (CG-67) with crew members manning the rails during the vessel's commissioning ceremony at Bath Iron Works Shipyard

A port side view of the forward poppet of the cradle supporting the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) prior to launching at Bath Iron Works Corporation

Patricia A. Ball, sponsor of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67), holds a bouquet of flowers prior to the ship's launch at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard

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Base: Bath

State: Maine (ME)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp.

Release Status: Released to Public

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08/09/1990
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