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Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana) speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A Navy flag officer and guests pass an honor guard as they arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Commissioning booklets used during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A guest receives a commissioning booklet from a crewman prior to the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

An honor guard stands with their rifles at present arms prior to the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana) speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Crew members man the ship during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A distinguished guest speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) during its commissioning at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A guest arrives at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Crewmen from the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) man the ship during its commissioning at the Avondale shipyard

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Naval officers board the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) prior to the ship's commissioning at Avondale shipyard

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Guests listen as a naval officer speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

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Guests are welcomed aboard the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) prior to the ship's commissioning at the Avondale shipyard

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Guests arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A member of the honor guard stands at present arms prior to the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

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Crew members stand at parade rest during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMAK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

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A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) during its commissioning at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Crewmen from the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) salute during the ship's commissioning at the Avondale shipyard

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Retired Vice Admiral (VADM) Charles H. Griffiths leaves the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) after the ship's commissioning at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Barbara Griffiths, sponsor of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179), and her husband retired Vice Admiral (VADM) Charles H. Griffiths, disembark after the ship's commissioning at Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Guests pass an honor guard as they arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

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Rear Admiral (RDML) John T. Parker, commander, Service Group Two, speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Rear Admiral (RDML) Frederick F. Palmer, left, commandant, fourth Naval District, and Rear Admiral (RDML) John T. Parker, commander, Service Group Two, listen to a speaker during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Naval officers and guests pass an honor guard as they arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Barbara Griffiths, sponsor and wife of retired Vice Admiral (VADM) Charles H. Griffiths, speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard. Commander (CDR) Steven M. Mondul, commanding officer, is on the right

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Guests read the commissioning booklet during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Naval officers and guests arrive at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Representative Corinne Claiborne "Lindy" Boggs, (D-Louisiana), speaks during the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Distinguished guests on the speakers platform honor the flag as the national anthem is played at the commissioning of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179) at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Guests of honor at the launching ceremony for the fleet oiler PLATTE (AO-186) stand for a group picture. They are, from left to right: M. Lee Rice, president Ogden Transportation Corporation, VADM Earl B. Fowler, commander Naval Sea Systems Command, Al Bossier, president, Avondale Shipyard, Inc., Mrs. Bobby Inman, sponsor, ADM Bobby Inman, deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency and CDR M. G. Simpson, supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, New Orleans

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Releas More

Aerial starboard bow view of the battleship IOWA (BB-61) being towed by the Military Sealift Command oceangoing tug USNS APACHE (T-ATF-172). The IOWA, towed from Philadelphia Navy Yard, will be reactivated and modernized at Avondale Shipyard and Ingalls Shipbuilding prior to recommissioning

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Barry Lake Release Status: Released to Public More

Port bow view of the battleship IOWA (BB-61) being towed by the Military Sealift Command oceangoing tug USNS APACHE (T-ATF-172). The IOWA, towed from Philadelphia Navy Yard, will be reactivated and modernized at Avondale Shipyard and Ingalls Shipbuilding prior to recommissioning

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An elevated port bow view of the commercial fleet oiler USS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) under construction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Releas More

An elevated view of the keel laying of the Henry J. Kaiser class commercial fleet oiler USS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Releas More

An elevated port quarter view of the Henry J. Kaiser class commercial fleet oiler USS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) under construction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Releas More

An elevated port quarter view of the commercial fleet oiler USS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) under construction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Releas More

An elevated starboard bow view of the commerical fleet oiler USS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) under construction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Releas More

An elevated starboard bow view of the Henry J. Kaiser class commercial fleet oiler USS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) under construction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Releas More

An elevated starboard quarter view of the Henry J. Kaiser class commercial fleet oiler USS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) under construction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Releas More

An elevated port bow view of the Henry J. Kaiser class commercial fleet oiler USS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) under construction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Releas More

An elevated port quarter view of the Henry J. Kaiser class commercial fleet oiler USS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) under construction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Releas More

An elevated bow view of the Henry J. Kaiser class commercial fleet oiler USS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) at 40 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Releas More

An elevated starboard quarter view of the Henry J. Kaiser class commercial fleet oiler USS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) under construction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Releas More

An elevated starboard bow view of the Henry J. Kaiser class commercial fleet oiler USS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) at 60 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Releas More

A port quarter view of the fleet oiler HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO-187) under construction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Relea More

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO-187) under construction

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale Shipyard, West Wego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Relea More

Elevated port bow view of the commercial fleet oiler USS JOSHA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188), under construction at Avondale Shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Westwego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Released More

Elevated starboard quarter view of the commercial fleet oiler USS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) under consruction at Avondale Shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) at 80 percent completion at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Release Status: Release More

A starboard quarter view of the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) at 80 percent completion at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyards Inc. Release Status: Release More

A port quarter view of the fleet oiler JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) at 80 percent completion at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Westwego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Inc. Release Status: Released More

A port bow view of the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) at 80 percent completion at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Westwego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Inc. Release Status: Released More

A starboard quarter view of the fleet oiler USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189) at 70 percent completion at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Westwego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Inc. Release Status: Released More

A starboard quarter view of the fleet oiler ANDREW J. HIGGINS (T-AO 190) at 60 percent completion at the Avondale shipyard. The fleet oiler USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189) is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Westwego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Inc. Release Status: Released More

A port bow view of the fleet oiler USNS ANDREW J. HIGGINS (T-AO 190) at 60 percent completion at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Westwego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Inc. Release Status: Released More

A port bow view of the fleet oiler USNS ANDREW J. HIGGINS (T-AO 190) at 60 percent completion at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Westwego State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Inc. Release Status: Released More

A port quarter view of the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) at 90 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyard Inc. Release Status: Released to More

Shipyard officials and US Navy personnel pose for a photo during the keel laying of the dock landing ship USS TORTUGA (LSD 46)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyard Div. Release Status: Released to More

Officials of Avondale Industries, Inc., Shipyards Division, and Navy representatives gather for a group photograph at the keel-laying of the surveying ship USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana(LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Released to Publi More

A starboard view of the fleet oiler USS CIMARRON (AO-177) moored at the Avondale Shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Release Status: Released to Pub More

Officials of Avondale Industries, Shipyards Division, and U.S. Navy officials pose for a photograph following the keel lay ing of the dock landing ship OAK HILL (LSD-51), which took place on September 21st. They include, from left: H. Brown, SSNO, asst. hull mgr.; M. Garza, production dept.; M. Lusick, NAVESA, acquisition mgr. (PMS 377G); E. Foret, vice-pres., ship construction; G. Smith, NAVESA, asst. acquisition mgr. (PMS377G); S. Pearce, proj. engineering coord.; G.J. Griffin, proj. eng.; D. Gordon, prog. mgr.; LT. I. Pierce, SSNO, hull mgr.; S. Punch, prog. sec. and C. Agregaard, asst. prog. mgr

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyard Div. Release Status: Released to More

A port bow view of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) on the waysat Avondale Shipyards prior to its christening and launching ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Shipyard Division Release Status: Release More

A port view of the stern section of the surveying ship USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45) as the vessel is tested during an inclining experiment at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to More

A starboard quarter view of the surveying ship USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45) as a harbor tug maneuvers it toward the pier during an inclining experiment at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the surveying ship USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45) at the Avondale shipyard as the vessel is tested during an inclining experiment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to More

A starboard view of the forward superstructure of the surveying ship USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45) as the vessel is tested during an inclining experiment at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to More

An overhead view of the stern section of the surveying ship USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45) as the vessel is tested during an inclining experiment while moored to a pier at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to More

A port view of the surveying ship USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45) moored to a pier as the vessel is tested during an inclining experiment at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to More

A bow view of the surveying ship USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45) at the Avondale shipyard as the vessel is tested during an inclining experiment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to More

A port quarter view of the surveying ship USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45) as the vessel is tested during an inclining experiment at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to More

A port amidships view of the surveying ship USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45) as the vessel is tested during an inclining experiment at the Avondale shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to More

An aerial starboard bow view of the amphibious dock landing ship USS OAK HILL (LSD-51) underway during builders sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

An aerial port bow view of the amphibious dock landing ship USS OAK HILL (LSD-51) underway during builders sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

An aerial port beam view of the amphibious dock landing ship USS OAK HILL (LSD-51) underway during builder's sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An aerial stern-on view of the amphibious dock landing ship USS OAK HILL (LSD-51) underway during builders sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

An aerial port bow view of the amphibious dock landing ship USS OAK HILL (LSD-51) underway during builder's completion and sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

An aerial high oblique bow-on view of the amphibious dock landing ship USS OAK HILL (LSD-51) underway during builders completion and sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

An aerial starboard bow view of the amphibious dock landing ship USS OAK HILL (LSD-51) underway during builders sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

An aerial starboard quarter view of the amphibious dock landing ship USS OAK HILL (LSD-51) underway during builders sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

A port quarter view of the amphibious dock landing ship USS OAK HILL (LSD-51) underway during builders sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

A starboard beam view of the amphibious dock landing ship USS OAK HILL (LSD-51) underway during builders sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

Port bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS BOB HOPE (T-AKR 300) under construction at the Avondale Shipyard. The ship is at 40 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Indust Release Status: Rel More

A view from aft, looking forward, of the progress of construction progress on the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SEAY (T-AKR 302) on the building ways at the Avondale Shipyard. The vessel is at 40 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Indust Release Status: Rel More

A view from forward, looking aft, of the construction progress on the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS SEAY (T-AKR 302) on the building ways at the Avondale Shipyard. The vessel is at 40 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Indust Release Status: Rel More

Port bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS FISHER (T-AKR 301) under construction on the building ways at the Avondale Shipyard. The progress of construction is at 60 percent

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Indust Release Status: Rel More

Starboard quarter view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS FISHER (T-AKR 301) under construction on the building ways at the Avondale Shipyard. The vessel is at 60 percent

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Bavaret, Avondale Indust Release Status: Rel More

Official keel laying of the Military Sealift (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS PILLARU (T-AKR 304) at the Avondale Shipyard. Left to right: Lenin Fernandez, Avondale Inc.; Richard Allen, Avondale; Joey Forest, Avondale; Don Stewart MSC; Rob Kuehnel, Avondale; Chad Hawkins, MSC; Carey Agregaard, Avondale; James Person, MSC; Joe Harry, Avondale; John Lusk, MSC; Mark Sealer, MacGregor Inc.; Larry Broadlee, Avondale; Aldean Chapli, MSC; V.J. Rome, Avondale; Douglas LeBlanc, Avondale; Norman Brown, Avondale Industries, Inc

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Wayne Duhon, Avondale Industries Release Status: R More

Port quarter view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) heavy lift ship USNS FISHER (T-AKR 301) during inclining experiments at the Avondale Shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Wayne Duhon, Avondale Industries Release Status: R More

Bow on view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) heavy lift ship USNS FISHER (T-AKR 301) during inclining experiments at the Avondale Shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Wayne Duhon, Avondale Industries Release Status: R More

View from port side of the stern section of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) heavy lift ship USNS FISHER (T-AKR 301) during inclining experiments at the Avondale Shipyard with the added 01 level in place

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Wayne Duhon, Avondale Industries Release Status: R More

Overhead view of the bow and A Deck of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) heavy lift ship USNS FISHER (T-AKR 301) during inclining experiments at the Avondale Shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Wayne Duhon, Avondale Industries Release Status: R More

A port bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Fast Sealift ship, USNS PILILAAU (T-AKR 0304) resting in a floating dry dock at the Avondale Shipyard just prior to the ship's official christening

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Wayne Duhon, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Rel More

A port bow view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Fast Sealift ship, USNS PILILAAU (T-AKR 0304) resting in a floating dry dock at the Avondale Shipyard just prior to the ship's official christening

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Wayne Duhon, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Rel More

Port quarter view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Fast Sealift ship, USNS PILILAAU (T-AKR 0304) resting in a floating dry dock at the Avondale Shipyard just prior to the ship's official christening

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Wayne Duhon, Avondale Shipyard Release Status: Rel More