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A starboard beam view of the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

A starboard quarter view of the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

A port bow view of the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Cape Cod (AD 43) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

A stern view of the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

A bow view of the destroyer USS CAPE COD (AD-43) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

A starboard bow view of the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

Aerial port bow view of the guided destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD 43)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P More

Aerial starboard bow view of the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD 43)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P More

A port quarter view of the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

Aerial port quarter view of the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD 43) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P More

A port beam view of the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

Larry French, president of National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., speaks to the guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeffrey J. Stienessen Release Status: Relea More

Larry French, president of National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., addresses the guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeffrey J. Stienessen Release Status: Relea More

Larry French, president of National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., addresses the guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeffrey J. Stienessen Release Status: Relea More

CAPT. Robert F. Baril, in front of the podium commanding officer, faces other guests of honor at the commissioning ceremony for the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43). Left to right are: CAPT. Ecker, Chaplain; Sen. Doane, Mass.; Victoria Ann Murray, maid of honor; Betty Evan Murray, sponsor; Vice Adm. Lee Baggett Jr.; Robert J. Murray, principal speaker; Larry French, president, National Steel and Shipbuilding Co.; and CAPT. Martin Hill, supervisor of shipbuilding

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Stienessen Release Status: Released to Publ More

Larry French, president of National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., addresses the guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the destroyer tender USS CAPE COD (AD-43)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeffrey J. Stienessen Release Status: Relea More

C. Larry French, president, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by NASSCO

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Ursula Meese, ceremony sponsor and wife of Edwin Meese III, and Dana Lynne Meese, maid of honor, christen of the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) with a push to the bow to begin its slide down the ways. The launching ceremony took place at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

A port bow view of the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) during its launching ceremony. The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

CAPT Martin Hill, supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

A bow on view of the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) during its launching ceremony. The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Guests stand for the national anthem during the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

A bow on view of the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) during its launching ceremony. The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Ursula Meese, ceremony sponsor and wife of Edwin Meese III, christens of the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) with a push to the bow to begin its slide down the ways. The launching ceremony took place at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Ursula Meese, ceremony sponsor and wife of Edwin Meese III, christens of the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) with a bottle of champagne to begin its slide down the ways. The launching ceremony took place at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

An overall view of the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7), built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

RADM Dempster M. Jackson, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Counselor to the President, Edwin Meese III (left) poses with his daughter and wife, along with other scheduled speakers at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

CPT Martin Hill, supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, (right of the podium) stands on the speakers platform with other dignitaries for a moment of silence, during the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

An overall view of the ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, speaks at the news media the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, (right of the podium) stands on the speakers platform with other dignitaries, during the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, poses with his wife Ursula and their daughter Dana Lynne Meese, during the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

A color guard from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot marches down the center aisle during the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, poses with his wife Ursula and their daughter Dana Lynne Meese, during the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

John M. Murphy, vice president, Corporate Relations, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by NASSCO

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

John M. Murphy, vice president, Corporate Relations, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by NASSCO

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released More

A port bow view of the destroyer tender USS SHENANDOAH (AD-44) underway off the coast of California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel And Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

A port beam view of the destroyer tender USS SHENANDOAH (AD-44) underway off the coast of California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel And Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

A bow view of the destroyer tender USS SHENANDOAH (AD-44) underway off the coast of California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel And Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

A starboard beam view of the destroyer tender USS SHENANDOAH (AD-44) underway off the coast of California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel And Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

A stern view of the destroyer tender USS SHENANDOAH (AD-44) underway off the coast of California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel And Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

A port quarter view of the destroyer tender USS SHENANDOAH (AD-44) underway off the coast of California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel And Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

A starboard bow view of the destroyer tender USS SHENANDOAH (AD-44) underway off the coast of California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel And Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

A starboard quarter view of the destroyer tender USS SHENANDOAH (AD-44) underway off the coast of California

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel And Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

A port bow view of the cable repairing ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of cargo/rapid response ship USNS BELLATRIX (T-AKR-288) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Elevated starboard bow view of the San Clemente class tanker being converted to a T-AH 19 class hospital ship. The ship, to be named MERCY (T-AH 19), will be assigned to the Military Sealift Command and will be operated by a civilian crew. The hospital will be operated by the Naval Medical Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Release Status: Re More

Elevated starboard quarter view of the San Clemente class tanker being converted to a T-AH 19 class hospital ship. The ship, to be named MERCY (T-AH 19), will be assigned to the Military Sealift Command and will be operated by a civilian crew. The hospital will be operated by the Naval Medical Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Release Status: Re More

Elevated starboard quarter view of a San Clemente class tanker being converted to a T-AH 19 class hospital ship by National Steel and Shipbuilding Company. The ship, to be named USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), will be assigned to Military Sealift Command and will be operated by a civilian crew. The hospital will be operated by the Naval Medical Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Elevated starboard bow view of a San Clemente class tanker being converted to a T-AH-19 class hospital ship by National Steel and Shipbuilding Company. The ship, to be named MERCY (T-AH-19), will be assigned to Military Sealift Command and will be operated by a civilian crew. The hospital will be operated by the Naval Medical Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

A starboard bow of the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) in dry dock at National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. The ship is being converted from a tanker to a hospital ship

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Elevated port bow view of the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) undergoing conversion from a tanker to a hospital ship at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

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Elevated starboard quarter view of the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) undergoing conversion from a tanker to a hospital ship at National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

Elevated starboard quarter view of the San Clemente class tanker being converted to be a T-AH 19 class hospital ship. The ship, to be named MERCY, is 70 percent complete. The vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR 292) is on the left and a Spruance class destroyer is on the left. The hospital ship USNS COMPORT (T-AH 20) (background) is also undergoing conversion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

High angle starboard bow view of the Mercy class hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) under construction at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Elevated starboard bow view of the San Clemente class tanker being converted to a T-AH 19 class hospital ship. The ship, to be named MERCY, is 70 percent complete. The vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR 292) is on the left and a Spruance class destroyer is on the right. The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH 10) is docked far right

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

High angle starboard bow view of the Mercy class hospital ship COMFORT (T-AH-20) under construction at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Elevated starboard quarter view of a San Clemente class tanker being converted to a T-AH 19 class hospital ship by National Steel and Shipbuilding Company. The ship, to be named MERCY (T-AH 19), seen here at 80 percent completion, will be assigned to the Military Sealift Command and will be operated by a civilian crew. The hospital will be operated by the Naval Medical Command. A starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH 10) is seen in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

Elevated starboard quarter view of a San Clemente class tanker being converted to a T-AH 19 class hospital ship by National Steel and Shipbuilding Company. The ship, to be named MERCY (T-AH 19), seen here at 80 percent completion, will be assigned to the Military Sealift Command and will be operated by a civilian crew. The hospital will be operated by the Naval Medical Command

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

An elevated port bow view of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at 60 percent completion

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An elevated port quarter view of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at 60 percent completion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

An elevated starboard bow view of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) at 90 percent completion at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

An elevated port bow view of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at 70 percent completion at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

An elevated starboard quarter view of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) at 90 percent completion at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

An elevated port quarter view of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at 70 percent completion at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: More

A port bow view of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

A port quarter view of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita More

A stern view of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19) underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: National Steel And Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A vertical view of the hospital ship USNS (T-AH 19) MERCY underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

A stern view of the hospital ship USNS (T-AH 19) MERCY underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

A port bow view of the hospital ship USNS (T-AH 19) MERCY underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

A vertical view of the hospital ship USNS (T-AH 19) MERCY underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

A starboard quarter view of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

An elevated port beam view of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

A vertical view of the hospital ship USNS (T-AH 19) MERCY underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

A starboard bow view of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

A port beam view of the hospital ship USNS (T-AH 19) MERCY underway during sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho More

US Navy (USN) ships at Naval Station (NAVSTA) San Diego, California (CA) piers. Visible are the two USN Mercy Class Hospital Ships USS MERCY (T-AH 19) (left) and the USS COMFORT tied up at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) piers. NASSCO is located within NAVSTA

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Kristofferson, Usn Release Status: Released More

A starboard bow view of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) under construction at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard. The ship is 90 percent complete

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel&Shipbuilding Co Release Status: R More

A starboard quarter view of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) under construction at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard. The ship is 90 percent complete

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel&Shipbuilding Co Release Status: R More

A close-up view of newly polished props on the fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE 1). The SACRAMENTO is undergoing regular overhaul in dry dock at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: James Oas Release Status: Released to Public Com More

A view of newly polished props on the fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE 1). The SACRAMENTO is undergoing regular overhaul in dry dock at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: James Oas Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Shipyard workers examine the newly polished props and painted shafts of the fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE 1). The ship is undergoing regular overhaul in a floating dry dock at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: James F. Oas, Gs-12 Release Status: Released to More

VIPs attend the christening of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard. They are, from left to right: Rose Narva, guest of honor; Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor; General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant, US Marine Corps; and W. Deasy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert S. Shanks Release Status: Released to More

A starboard bow view of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) moored next to the fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE 1) at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert S. Shanks Release Status: Released to More

VIPs attend the christening of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard. They are, from left to right: Mr. Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO; Rose Narva, guest of honor; Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor; General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant, US Marine Corps; and W. Deasy

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Rose Narva, guest of honor, christens the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) during a ceremony at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) shipyard. Standing with Mrs. Narva is Richard H. Vortmann, president of NASSCO, and Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor

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Visitors arrive on the dock to watch the christening of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co

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Members of the US Navy Fifty State Flag Team Drum and Bugle Corps stand at parade rest on the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. dock during the christening of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20)

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Three flag officers attend the christening ceremony of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard

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Sailors assemble on the dock to watch the christening of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co

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Vice Admiral (VADM) Walter Piotti, commander, Military Sealift Command, speaks during the christening of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. shipyard

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Rose Narva, guest of honor, is assisted by Richard H. Vortmann, president of National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO), as she prepares to christen the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) during a ceremony at the shipyard. Also with the christening party is Virginia McRoskey, matron of honor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert S. Shanks Release Status: Released to More