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Newport News Shipbuilding President Edward J. Campbell and Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., on steps, watch as Sponsor Jane Weinberger, wife of Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, launches the nuclear-powered attack submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714) by breaking a champagne bottle on its bow

Newport News Shipbuilding President Edward J. Campbell and Secretary o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 E. G. Nocciolo Release Status: Released to ... More

Joann Webb, sponsor of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) and wife of Secretary of the Navy James H. Webb, Jr., break a bottle of champagne on the carrier's bow to christen the ship. The christening ceremony is being held at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co

Joann Webb, sponsor of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ABRAHAM LI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 P.S. Dunn Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Sister Rosemary Laboon, R.S.M., ship's sponsor, prepares to break the traditional bottle of champagne on the bow of the guided missile destroyer LABOON (DDG-58) as she christens the vessel during its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Sister Rosemary Laboon, R.S.M., ship's sponsor, prepares to break the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

The Honorable Olympia J. Snowe, US Senator, Maine, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS MASON (DDG 87) to christen the Navys newest destroyer

The Honorable Olympia J. Snowe, US Senator, Maine, breaks the traditio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Rosemary Parker Schoultz, ship's sponsor, caps the christening ceremony for the dock landing ship USS TORTUGA (LSD 46) by breaking a bottle of champagne across the bow

Rosemary Parker Schoultz, ship's sponsor, caps the christening ceremon...

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

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), caps the ship's christening ceremony by breaking a bottle of champagne across its bow

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 James Saylor Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Lynne Cheney, right, sponsor of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2), breaks a bottle of champagne across its bow to christen the ship. Looking on are, from left: Jerry St. Pe, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding; Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney; and Elizabeth and Mary Cheney, maids of honor

Lynne Cheney, right, sponsor of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi(MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released t... More

As member of the christening party look on, Mrs. Arlene May Pomeroy Castle, ships sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the bow of the Military Sealift Command (MSC), strategic heavy lift ship USNS POMEROY (T-AKR 316) to officially launch the ship

As member of the christening party look on, Mrs. Arlene May Pomeroy Ca...

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

Fern Williams Carr, co-sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Fern Williams Carr, co-sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Dorothy M. Flatley, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG 21) as John F. Sullivan, president of Bath Iron Works, looks on

Dorothy M. Flatley, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., watches as Joanne Kemp, sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine BUFFALO (SSN-715) by breaking the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., watches as Joanne Kemp, sponsor, christens the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Stuart Gilman Release Status: Released to Publi... More

With her husband, Sen. Jeremiah A. Denton Jr. (R-Als.), lending a hand, Mrs. Jane Maury Denton smashes the traditional champagne bottle across the bow of the Aegis guided missile cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53), during the ship's christening. Applauding the couple are Mary Elizabeth Denton (right), maid of honor, and Jerry St. Pe` (second from right), Vice President of Litton and President of Ingalls Shipbuilding

With her husband, Sen. Jeremiah A. Denton Jr. (R-Als.), lending a hand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Rel... More

Mrs. Joseph K. Taussig, Jr., ships sponsor, starts to swing the traditional bottle of champagne against the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS CARNEY (DDG-64) to launch the ship at the conclusion of the christening ceremony at the Bath Iron Works Corporation

Mrs. Joseph K. Taussig, Jr., ships sponsor, starts to swing the tradit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Marilyn Quayle, sponsor, christens the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) by breaking a bottle of champagne on its bow during a ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Marilyn Quayle, sponsor, christens the Aegis guided missile cruiser US...

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

Vicki Paisley, ships sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CHICAGO (SSN 721) at the conclusion of the launch ceremony. Vice Admiral Nils Thunman, Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Submarine Warfare, stands in the background center

Vicki Paisley, ships sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Stu Gilman Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Mrs. Barbara Lehman, sponsor, breaks a champagne bottle on the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during the christening ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company. The guests on the platform include Secretary of the Navy John Lehman, Jr., center, and Senator John Warner (R-VA), left

Mrs. Barbara Lehman, sponsor, breaks a champagne bottle on the bow of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Stu Gilman Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Mrs. John R. Dailey prepares to break the traditional champagne bottle on the bow of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) during the vessel's christening and launching ceremony at Avondale Shipyards

Mrs. John R. Dailey prepares to break the traditional champagne bottle...

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

In a blast of foam, Mrs. Sandra Boomer breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the dock landing ship OAK HILL (LSD-51) officially christening the newest amphibious shp of the U.S. Navy in ceremonies at the Avondale Industries, Inc. Shipyard

In a blast of foam, Mrs. Sandra Boomer breaks the traditional bottle o...

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

Mrs. Philip D. Gallery, co-sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS GALLERY (FFG 26) at the conclusion of the launching ceremony. Mrs. Daniel V. Gallery, co-sponsor, is standing in the background

Mrs. Philip D. Gallery, co-sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne acros...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Mrs. Sylvester R. Foley, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the bow of the amphibious transport dock ASHLAND (LSD 48) during the vessel's christening ceremony

Mrs. Sylvester R. Foley, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle...

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

Clarice Tashman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne on the bow of the coastal minehunter PELICAN (MHC-53) during the vessel's christening ceremony

Clarice Tashman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of cham...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Avondale Industries Release Status: Released to ... More

Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor, holds a champagne bottle after breaking it across the bow of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) at the end of the christening ceremony

Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor, holds a champagne bottle after breaking it...

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

Meredeth A. Brokaw, ship's sponsor, caps the christening ceremony the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47) by breaking a bottle of champagne across the ship's bow

Meredeth A. Brokaw, ship's sponsor, caps the christening ceremony the ...

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

Mrs. Barbara Pope, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne on the bow of the guided missile destroyer PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) at the vessel's christening and launching ceremony

Mrs. Barbara Pope, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Mrs. Daniel V. Gallery, co-sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS GALLERY (FFG 26) at the conclusion of the launching ceremony. Mrs. Philip D. Gallery, co-sponsor, is standing in the background

Mrs. Daniel V. Gallery, co-sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne acros...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Mrs. Fracesca Ferguson, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG 34) at the conclusion of its launch ceremony. John Sullivan Jr., president of Bath Iron Works, is standing behind her

Mrs. Fracesca Ferguson, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Sponsor Nancy Reagan breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47) during the christening ceremony, as other distinguished guested watch

Sponsor Nancy Reagan breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across...

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

Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG 50) at the end of the christening ceremony. Watching her, left to right, are Patricia Goldman, matron of honor; Rear Admiral Wayne W. Meyer, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command; and Leonard Erb, president, Ingalls Shipbuilding

Julia Vadala Taft, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bo...

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

Connie Jeremiah breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow to the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) to christen the ship prior to its launch. Mrs. Jeremiah, the ship's sponsor, is the wife ADM David E. Jeremaih, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF. The Jeremiah's daughters Kirsta, second from right, and Jodi, right are Mrs. Jeremiah's maids of honor for the ceremony

Connie Jeremiah breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow to the gui...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Steven D. Uhde Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

First Lady Laura Bush smashes a bottle of champagne against the bow of the US Navy (USN) VIRGINIA CLASS: New Attack Submarine, USS TEXAS (SSN 775), during the ships Christening Ceremony, held at the Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, located in Newport News, Virginia (VA). Pictured left is Mr. Tom Shievelbein, President, Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard

First Lady Laura Bush smashes a bottle of champagne against the bow of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Jamie Morrison, Usn Release Status: Releas... More

Mrs. Silke B. Hagee, wife of GEN. Michael Hagee, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, smashes a champagne bottle against the bow of the U.S. Navy Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD8) during its christening ceremony at Pascagoula, Miss., on Aug 19, 2006. Mrs. Hagee is the sponsor of the ship. The vessel is named to honor the daring raid by the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion against the Japanese-held Makin Island 64 years ago. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1ST Class Shawn P. Eklund) (Released)

Mrs. Silke B. Hagee, wife of GEN. Michael Hagee, Commandant of the U.S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Shawn P. Eklund, USN Release Status: Relea... More

Dana Elaine Carr, sponsor's proxy, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Dana Elaine Carr, sponsor's proxy, breaks a bottle of champagne across...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Joanne Kemp, sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine BUFFALO (SSN-715) at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Joanne Kemp, sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne acros...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Drake Release Status: Released to Public... More

Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29)

Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy, breaks a bottle of champagne ac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

David S. Lewis, chairman of the board, General Dynamics Electric Boat Division, holds the microphone as Sponsor Nancy L. Domenici prepares to break the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706) during the launching ceremony. Sen. Pete V. Domenici, R-New Mexico, second from left, looks on

David S. Lewis, chairman of the board, General Dynamics Electric Boat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ron Garrison Release Sta... More

Marilyn Quayle, left, sponsor, stands with distinguished guests on the christening platform prior to christening the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) by breaking a bottle of champagne over its bow

Marilyn Quayle, left, sponsor, stands with distinguished guests on the...

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

Mrs. Joseph K. Taussig, Jr., ships sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS CARNEY (DDG-64) at the conclusion of the christening ceremony and launches the Navy's newest warship

Mrs. Joseph K. Taussig, Jr., ships sponsor, breaks the traditional bot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Sponsor Nancy L. Domenici breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706) during the launching ceremony. Behind her are David S. Lewis, chairman of the board, General Dynamics Electric Boat Division, right, and Sen. Pete V. Domenici, R-New Mexico

Sponsor Nancy L. Domenici breaks the traditional bottle of champagne a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ron Garrison Release Sta... More

Sponsor Anne Gates breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow as she christens the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51)

Sponsor Anne Gates breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow as she chri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Senator, The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) (left) and Mr. Tom Shievelbein, President, Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, look on as First Lady Laura Bush smashes a bottle of champagne against the bow of the US Navy (USN) VIRGINIA CLASS: New Attack Submarine, USS TEXAS (SSN 775), during the ships Christening Ceremony, held at the Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard, located in Newport News, Virginia (VA)

US Senator, The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-TX) (left) and Mr. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Christina M. Shaw, Usn Release Status: Rele... More

Dr. Susan Hall Hodson breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32) at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Dr. Susan Hall Hodson breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Mrs. Barbara Bush, sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine HOUSTON (SSN-713) during the commissioning ceremony. Standing behind her is her husband, Vice President George Bush

Mrs. Barbara Bush, sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Newport News Shipbuilding Co. Release Status: R... More

Kathleen Garns, sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN-716) during the christening ceremony

Kathleen Garns, sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne ac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Stu Gilman Release Status: Released to Public C... More

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