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Mrs. Robert E. Bateman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne against the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoil) HERCULES (PHM-2) during the christening ceremony

Mrs. Robert E. Bateman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Renton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Boeing Co. Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Joan B. Clark, sponsor for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718), christens the ship with a bottle of champagne during its launching ceremony

Joan B. Clark, sponsor for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLU...

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

William E. Haggett, Bath Iron Works chairman, presents the christening bottle to Mrs. Gayle Wilson, ship's sponsor, following a launching ceremony for the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

William E. Haggett, Bath Iron Works chairman, presents the christening...

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

With a foamy splash, the ship's sponsor, First Lady Hilary R. Clinton, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the brow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine COLUMBIA (SSN-771) at the ship's christening ceremony. This is the last Los Angeles class submarine to be built at the Electric Boat Shipyard

With a foamy splash, the ship's sponsor, First Lady Hilary R. Clinton,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Terry Mead Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Mr. Duane D. Fitzgerald, President and CEO, Bath Iron Works Corporation, makes the presentation of the christening bottle to the ship's sponsor, Mrs. Mary Westcote, during a post launching party for the USS HOPPER (DDG-70) at the Officers Club at the Naval Air Station. To the left is the ship's Maid of Honor, Ms. Elizabeth Westcote

Mr. Duane D. Fitzgerald, President and CEO, Bath Iron Works Corporatio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Brunswick State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Biw Debbie Houston Release Status: Released to Public... More

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnancemen, from the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), and Mississippi Army National Guardsmen (MSARNG) load bottle water and bags of ice onto a MSARNG Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter at Gulf Port International Airport (IAP), Biloxi, Mississippi (MS), in order to deliver these relief supplies to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. These military personnel are part of Joint Task Force (JTF) Katrina, which is delivering humanitarian and relief assistance to the Gulf Coast victims of Hurricane Katrina

US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnancemen, from the USN Wasp Class Amphibious...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Gulfport State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ken J. Riley, Usn Release Status: Released t... 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

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

William E. Haggett, Chairman of the Board, Bath Iron Works Corp., pres...

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

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

Mrs. Gail Berry West, Sponsor of the Military Sealift Command (MCS) Bob Hope class vehicle transport ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR-310), is seen breaking the traditional bottle of champagne to officially launch the vessel. In attendance is her husband, Secretary of the Army Togo D. West Jr.; her daughter, Ms. Hilary West, Maid of Honor and Richard A. Vortmann, NASSCO President

Mrs. Gail Berry West, Sponsor of the Military Sealift Command (MCS) Bo...

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

The Honorable Madeline K. Albright, Secretary of State and Ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the prowl of the Arleigh Burke Block IIA Aegis Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS MCCAMPBELL (DDG 85) at the conclusion of the christening and launch ceremony at the Bath Iron Works Shipyard on the Kennebec River

The Honorable Madeline K. Albright, Secretary of State and Ship's spon...

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

Jonda McFarlane, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate FORD (FFG 54) with a bottle of champagne during the ship's launching ceremony

Jonda McFarlane, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate FORD (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Release Status: Rel... 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

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

Patricia A. Ball, sponsor of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67)...

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

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

Mrs. Jane Brakensiek Sisler breaks the traditional bottle of champagne on the stem of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) vehicle transport ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) to officially christen the ship. The ship is named for her late husband who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1967

Mrs. Jane Brakensiek Sisler breaks the traditional bottle of champagne...

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

US Navy (USN) personnel assigned to the combat stores ship USNS CONCORD (T-AFS-5) load more than 635-pallets of supplies, including rice, bottle water and lumber at a Singapore (SGP) dock in support of Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE

US Navy (USN) personnel assigned to the combat stores ship USNS CONCOR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Major Command Shown: USNS Concord (T-AFS-5) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Kathryn J. Whittenberger Usn Release Status: Rele... 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

US Navy Damage Controlman 1ST Class John Frush assists a diver into his suite during preparations for Surface Decompression on Oxygen dives, at the TWA Flight 800 crash site 120 feet below. Although Frush is not a diver, everyone on the Navys salvage rescue ship USS GRASP (ARS 51) assists in the safe "dressing" of divers and the handling of their "umbilicals" as they move about the ocean floor. The boots weigh less than 10 pounds each; most of the diver's weights are carried in his Integrated Diving Vest (IDV), which also holds emergency air, referred to as "come home bottle". TWA flight 800 crahed in the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island, New York, on July 17, 1996

US Navy Damage Controlman 1ST Class John Frush assists a diver into hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Grasp (ARS 51) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Glen J. Hurd, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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

Anna Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Washington, and sponsor of nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730), prepares to christen the ship with a bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony

Anna Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Wash...

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

Anna Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Washington, and sponsor of nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730), prepares to christen the ship with a bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony

Anna Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Wash...

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

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) with a bottle of champagne during the ship's launching ceremony

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. an...

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

With the words, "I christen thee United States Ship John C. Stennis," Mrs. Margaret Stennis Womble, daughter of the ships's namesake, formally christened the Nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John C. Stennis (CVN-74) at the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Corporation. She is shown here swinging the traditional bottle of champagne toward the prow of the ship

With the words, "I christen thee United States Ship John C. Stennis," ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Wendy Hamme Release Status: Released to Pub... More

With the words, "I christen thee United States Ship John C. Stennis," Mrs. Margaret Stennis Womble, daughter of the ships's namesake, formally christened the Nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John C. Stennis (CVN-74) at the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Corporation. Mrs. Womble is shown here just after breaking the traditional bottle of champagne over the prow of the ship

With the words, "I christen thee United States Ship John C. Stennis," ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Wendy Hamme Release Status: Released to Pub... More

US Navy (USN) personnel assigned to the combat stores ship USNS CONCORD (T-AFS-5) load more than 635-pallets of supplies, including rice, bottle water and lumber at a Singapore (SGP) dock in support of Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE

US Navy (USN) personnel assigned to the combat stores ship USNS CONCOR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Major Command Shown: USNS Concord (T-AFS-5) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Kathryn J. Whittenberger Usn Release Status: Rele... More

Anna Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Washington, and sponsor of nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730), christens the ship with a bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony

Anna Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Wash...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Croton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... 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

Mrs. Kelly Ann Sullivan Loughren, ships sponsor of the guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68), breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the prow of the ship at the conclusion of the christening ceremony and launches the ship down the ways

Mrs. Kelly Ann Sullivan Loughren, ships sponsor of the guided missile ...

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

Ship's Sponsor, Mrs. Mary Murry Westcote, is assisted by the Maid of Honor, Ms. Elizabeth Westcote, in breaking the traditional bottle of champagne in christening the guided missile destroyer USS HOPPER (DDG-70) at the close of the launching ceremony at the Bath Iron Works Shipyard

Ship's Sponsor, Mrs. Mary Murry Westcote, is assisted by the Maid of H...

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

Dr. Sunnie Kenowsky-Irving cuts the line which sends a champagne bottle crashing into the pumpkin painted on the side of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic heavy lift ship USNS FISHER (T-ARK 301) officially christening the ship in honor of Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher. Witnessing the action is Mr. A. L. Bossier Jr., Chairman, President and CHIEF Executive Officer of Avondale Industries, Inc. Shipyard Division

Dr. Sunnie Kenowsky-Irving cuts the line which sends a champagne bottl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Avondale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ricky Kellum, Civilian, 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

Boeing Marine Systems Vice President R. A. Bateman watches as Sponsor Mrs. John D. Bulkeley, wife of RDML John D. Bulkeley, breaks the champagne bottle on the ship's forward hydrofoil to launch the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQUILA (PHM-4). The AQUILA was built by Boeing Marine Systems

Boeing Marine Systems Vice President R. A. Bateman watches as Sponsor ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Renton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Boeing Marine Systems Release Status: Released to P... 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. Earl B. Fowler Jr., ship's sponsor, breaks the champagne bottle on the forward hydrofoil of the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) ARIES (PHM-5) as Boeing Marine Systems Vice President Robert E. Bateman watches during launching. Mrs. Fowler is the wife of VADM Earl B. Fowler Jr., commander, Naval Sea Systems Command. The vessel was built by Boeing Marine systems

Mrs. Earl B. Fowler Jr., ship's sponsor, breaks the champagne bottle o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Renton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Boeing Marine Systems Release Status: Released to P... 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

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

Ursula Meese, ceremony sponsor and wife of Edwin Meese III, christens ...

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

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

A starboard view of the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQUILA (PHM-4) up on the pier with a crowd as Sponsor Mrs. John D. Bulkeley breaks the champagne bottle of the forward hydrofoil to launch the ship. Mrs. Bulkeley is the wife of RDML John D. Bulkeley, president, Navy Board of Inspection and Survey. The AQUILA was built by Boeing Marine Systems

A starboard view of the guided missile patrol combatant (hydrofoil) AQ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Renton State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Boeing Marine Systems Release Status: Released to P... More

David S. Lewis, Chairman of the board of General Dynamics Corp., holds up part of the bottle used to christen the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730) during the ship's launching ceremony

David S. Lewis, Chairman of the board of General Dynamics Corp., holds...

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

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) with a bottle of champagne during the ship's launching ceremony

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. an...

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

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) with a bottle of champagne during the ship's launching ceremony

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. an...

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

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44), smashes the traditional bottle of champagne against the ship. Behind her are Albert L. Bossier Jr., president of Avondale Industries Inc., Shipyards Division; Susan Elizabeth Morgan and Lynn Ann Morgan, maids of honor; and Allison Leigh Enos, flower girl

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON...

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, Inc. Release Status: Relea... 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

Edward J. Campbell, President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company, shows Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, where to break the champagne bottle prior to the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. Also present on the speakers platform are President George H.W. Bush, principal speaker; Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II, CHIEF of Naval Operations, and Mrs. Dorothy LeBlond, matron of honor. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

Edward J. Campbell, President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company, sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Pu... 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

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