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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

US Congressman The Honorable Elton Gallegly (R-CA), christens a C-130J Hercules, Tactical Transport Aircraft during a Ceremony celebrating the arrival of the Wing's first C-130J, at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station (ANGS), CA

US Congressman The Honorable Elton Gallegly (R-CA), christens a C-130J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Channel Islands Ang Station State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Rod Thornburg, USAF Relea... More

Lilla Tower, sponsor, breaks a bottle and christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN-705), as distinguished guests look on during the launching ceremony

Lilla Tower, sponsor, breaks a bottle and christens the nuclear-powere...

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: G. D. Electric Boat Division ... 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) 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: PH3 Ken M. O'Connell Release Status: Released t... More

Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor, christens the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8) as Thomas O. Kerley, Vice President and General Manager of Peterson Builders, Inc., stands by

Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor, christens the mine countermeasure...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Peterson Builders, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

Mrs. Henry CROMMELIN christens the guided missile frigate CROMMELIN (FFG 37) during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Mrs. Henry CROMMELIN christens the guided missile frigate CROMMELIN (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Release Status: Relea... More

Mrs. P. X. Kelley, sponsor, christens the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42) during the ship's launching ceremony. Mrs. Kelley is the wife of General P. X. Kelley, Commandant of the Marine Corps

Mrs. P. X. Kelley, sponsor, christens the dock landing ship USS GERMAN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lockheed Shipbuilding Company Release Status: Rele... 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

Sponsor Elizabeth T. Underwood christens the guided missile frigate UNDERWOOD (FFG-36) during the launching ceremony

Sponsor Elizabeth T. Underwood christens the guided missile frigate UN...

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

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, christens the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) with a bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony at Peterson Builders Inc

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, christens the Safeguard class salv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Elaine Kelleher Murphy, sponsor and wife of Ret. Adm. Daniel J. Murphy, left, christens the mine countermeasures ship SENTRY (MCM-3). Assisting her is Robert E. Peterson, executive vice president, Peterson Builders Inc

Elaine Kelleher Murphy, sponsor and wife of Ret. Adm. Daniel J. Murphy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Peterson Builders, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, is at left

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor,...

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

Miss Jane Elizabeth Davis Christens the USS Burfish

Miss Jane Elizabeth Davis Christens the USS Burfish

Original caption: Miss Jane Elizabeth Davis christening the USS Burfish at launching at Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N.H. June 18, 1943. Correspondence Concerning Ships

Beverly Bohen, sponsor and niece of Rear Adm. Thomas B. Klakring, christens the guided missile frigate KLAKRING (FFG-42). To the left is a distinguished guest

Beverly Bohen, sponsor and niece of Rear Adm. Thomas B. Klakring, 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

Mrs. William N. Small, wife of Admiral William N. Small, USN (Ret.), christens the fleet oiler USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) during a ceremony at Avondale Shipyards Inc. Mrs. Small is the ship's sponsor. (SUBSTANDARD)

Mrs. William N. Small, wife of Admiral William N. Small, USN (Ret.), c...

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

Ship's sponsor, Lucy Mustin, christens the Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63)

Ship's sponsor, Lucy Mustin, christens the Guided Missile Cruiser USS ...

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. Richard Antrim, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate ANTRIM (FFG-20) during its launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Mrs. Richard Antrim, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate ANT...

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

Sally Gorton, wife of Sen. Slade Gorton, R-Washington, christens the dock landing ship WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD 41) during the ship's launching ceremony at the Lockheed Shipyard. Observing are, left to right, Sarah Gorton, Diedre Kelly and Captain Phillip F. Carothers

Sally Gorton, wife of Sen. Slade Gorton, R-Washington, christens the d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Zurilgen Release Status: Released to Public Co... 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

Mrs. Philip D. Gallery, co-sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate USS GALLERY (FFG 26)

Mrs. Philip D. Gallery, co-sponsor, christens the guided missile friga...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Peter D. Sundberg Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Mrs. E.E. Johnson, sponsor, christens the Australian frigate DARWIN (F-04) during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Mrs. E.E. Johnson, sponsor, christens the Australian frigate DARWIN (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp Release Status: Releas... 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

Sponsor Ann J. Doyle christens the guided missile frigate DOYLE (FFG-39) during the ship's launching

Sponsor Ann J. Doyle christens the guided missile frigate DOYLE (FFG-3...

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

Sponsor Elizabeth M. Tryon christens the guided missile frigate NICHOLAS (FFG-47) during the ship's launching ceremony

Sponsor Elizabeth M. Tryon christens the guided missile frigate NICHOL...

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

Julie Nixon Eisenhower, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) during a ceremony at Bath Iron Workks shipyard

Julie Nixon Eisenhower, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile c...

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. Roberta Burke, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), as her husband, former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke, watches

Mrs. Roberta Burke, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile destr...

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. T. Withers Christens the USS Apogon at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Mrs. T. Withers Christens the USS Apogon at the Portsmouth Naval Shipy...

Original caption: Mrs. T. Withers, sponsor, christening USS Apogon, launched March 10, 1943, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N.H. Correspondence Concerning Ships

Mrs. Philip D. Gallery, co-sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate USS GALLERY (FFG 26)

Mrs. Philip D. Gallery, co-sponsor, christens the guided missile friga...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Peter D. Sundberg Release Status: Released to Public C... 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

Mrs. Robert H. Conn, wife of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Robert H. Conn, christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS KEY WEST (SSN 722)

Mrs. Robert H. Conn, wife of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Robert H....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Newport News Shipbuilding Release Status: Released t... More

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

Rose Narva, guest of honor, christens the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (...

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

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, is at left

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor,...

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

Connie Jeremiah, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) during a ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard. Also taking part in the ceremony are Jodi and Krista Jeremiah, maids of honor, and ADM David Jeremiah, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF

Connie Jeremiah, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile destroye...

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

Mrs. William C. Abhau, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate RIED (FFG 30) during the launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyard

Mrs. William C. Abhau, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate R...

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

Jeanette Blair Doyle, matron of honor, christens the guided missile frigate DOYLE (FFG-39). Anne J. Doyle, sponsor and a distinguished guest are in the background

Jeanette Blair Doyle, matron of honor, christens the guided missile fr...

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

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

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

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

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, christens the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) with a bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony at Peterson Builders Inc

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, christens the Safeguard class salv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 R.P. Fitzgerald Release Status: Released t... More

Miss San Diego, Tracie Alexander, christens the "Soldier of the Sea", a fishing boat recently acquired by Special Services, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, for use by active duty military personnel

Miss San Diego, Tracie Alexander, christens the "Soldier of the Sea", ...

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

Jan Gray, sponsor and wife of General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, christens the dock landing ship USS COMSTOCK (LSD 45)

Jan Gray, sponsor and wife of General (GEN) Alfred M. Gray Jr., comman...

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

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, is at left

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor,...

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

Mrs. Frank G. Fahrion, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate FAHRION (FFG-22) during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Mrs. Frank G. Fahrion, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate F...

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

Edna D. Woodruff, sponsor of the guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49) christens the ship during its launching ceremony

Edna D. Woodruff, sponsor of the guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRAD...

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

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

Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor, christens the mine countermeasures ship GUARDIAN (MCM-5) at the Peterson Builders, Inc. shipyard as Robert Peterson, executive vice president, Peterson Builders, Inc., looks on

Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor, christens the mine countermeasures s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Peterson Builders, Inc. Release Status: Releas... More

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

Rose Narva, guest of honor, christens the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (...

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

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, is at left

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor,...

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

Sponsor Mrs. William C. Abhau (right) with her daughter Miss Elliot Abhau assisting, christens the USS REID (FFG-30) during launching ceremonies. Mrs. Abhau is the great-great granddaughter of Sailing Master Chester Reid for which this guided missile frigate is named at the Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., Los Angeles Div

Sponsor Mrs. William C. Abhau (right) with her daughter Miss Elliot Ab...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jo1 Lewis Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Dorothy Williams christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OLYMPIA (SSN-717) during launching ceremonies. Looking on are ADM John G. Williams, chief of naval material (left), VADM Edward P. Travers (center) and Marjorie Travers (right), matron of honor for the launch

Dorothy Williams christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OL...

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

Joan B. Clark, sponsor, christens the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN 718) during the ship's launching ceremony

Joan B. Clark, sponsor, christens the Los Angeles class nuclear-powere...

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. George D. Leamer, co-sponsor, is assisted by Len M. Thorell, vice-president and general manager of Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp., as she christens the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS GARY (FFG 51), during the ship's launching ceremony

Mrs. George D. Leamer, co-sponsor, is assisted by Len M. Thorell, vice...

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 Shipyard Corp. Release Status: Rele... 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

Mrs. Walter T. Skallerup Jr., sponsor for the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52), christens the ship. Looking on from left to right are: Walter T. Skallerup Jr., general counsel of the US Navy; Rear Admiral Donald P. Roane, program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding, and Chaplain (Commodore) John R. McNamara, deputy chief of chaplains

Mrs. Walter T. Skallerup Jr., sponsor for the guided missile cruiser U...

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

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, is at left

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor,...

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

Mrs. Margon Edney, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile destroyer CURTIS WILBUR (DDG-54). Mrs. Edney is the wife of ADM Leon A. Edney, commander-in-chief, U.S. Atlantic Command/supreme allied commander, Atlantic

Mrs. Margon Edney, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile destro...

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

Ship's sponsor Cindy H. McCain, wife of Arizona Sen. John S. McCain III, christens the guided missile destroyer JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56) during the christening and launching ceremony being held at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Ship's sponsor Cindy H. McCain, wife of Arizona Sen. John S. McCain II...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Debbie Huston, Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to... 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. Kenneth J. Sanger, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG 27) during the launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards

Mrs. Kenneth J. Sanger, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate ...

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

Mary Mathews, sponsor, christens the Aegis guided missile cruiser YORKTOWN (CG-48). Mathews is joined by (from left to right): Leonard Erb, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding; Helen Fiore, matron of honor; Sen. John W. Warner, R-Va.; and A.C. Weeks, Ingalls public relations

Mary Mathews, sponsor, christens the Aegis guided missile cruiser YORK...

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

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

Marilyn Quayle christens the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) with a bottle of champagne during a launching ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. Mrs. Quayle is the wife of Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN)

Marilyn Quayle christens the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey Salter Release Status: Released to... More

Sponsor Jane Nickles christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723). Other members of the launching party include, from left to right: Eleanor Kirkpatrick, matron of honor; Senator Don Nickles, Republican-Oklahoma; Admiral (ADM) William J. Crowe Jr., chairman of the joint chiefs of staff; and Edward J. Campbell, president of Newport News Shipbuilding

Sponsor Jane Nickles christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine US...

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

Sponsor Judy P. Davis christens the guided missile frigate R.M. DAVIS (FFG-60). Looking on is Len M. Thorell, general manager of Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp

Sponsor Judy P. Davis christens the guided missile frigate R.M. DAVIS ...

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

Nancy Maginnes Kissinger, sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBANY (SSN 753). Other VIPs include Henry A. Kissinger, Denis O'Connor Whalen, matron of honor, and J.E. Turner

Nancy Maginnes Kissinger, sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered attac...

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

Mrs. Sybil Geiger, matron of honor and William E. Haggett, Bath Iron works chairman, look on as Mrs. Gayle Wilson, ship's sponsor, christens the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

Mrs. Sybil Geiger, matron of honor and William E. Haggett, Bath Iron w...

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

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, is at left

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor,...

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

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