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The initials "TR" affixed to the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during its launching ceremony. The ceremony is taking place at Shipway 12 of the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard

The initials "TR" affixed to the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft c...

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

A bow view of the Aegis guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51), fully dressed for its launch ceremony

A bow view of the Aegis guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Participants in the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG 21), background, stand for a group picture. For a list of the participants see master caption

Participants in the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry cla...

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 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

A bow on view of the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) during its ...

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 stern view of the guided missile frigate FAHRION (FFG-22) sliding down the ways during its launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

A stern view of the guided missile frigate FAHRION (FFG-22) sliding do...

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

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

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine NEWPORT NEWS (SSN-750) sliding down the ways during the launching ceremony

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine NEWPORT NEWS (...

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

A port bow view of the oceanographic research ship USNS Bowditch (T-AGS-62) entering the water at the conclusion of the christening and launch ceremony at Halter Marine, Inc

A port bow view of the oceanographic research ship USNS Bowditch (T-AG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moss Point State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Halter Marine, Inc Release Status: Released to... 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

The mine countermeasures ship SENTRY (MCM-3) slides off the ways during the ship's launching ceremony

The mine countermeasures ship SENTRY (MCM-3) slides off the ways durin...

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

Members of the christening party stand at the speakers platform during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72)

Members of the christening party stand at the speakers platform during...

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

Spectators gather at Shipway 12 of the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard for the launching ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). Visible in the background is the shipyard's 900-ton capacity gantry crane

Spectators gather at Shipway 12 of the Newport News Shipbuilding shipy...

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

Cardinal John O'Connor speaks during the christening and launching ceremony of the guided missile destroyer LABOON (DDG-58) being held at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Cardinal John O'Connor speaks during the christening and launching cer...

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

Captain Charles H. Piersall Jr., Amphibious Ship Acquisition Project Manager, Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, District of Columbia, addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42)

Captain Charles H. Piersall Jr., Amphibious Ship Acquisition Project M...

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

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

A port bow view of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) on the...

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

A port 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

A port bow view of the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) during it...

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

Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Shipbuilding and Logistics, George A. Sawyer speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN-729)

Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Shipbuilding and Logistics, George 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: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

Lawrence Kitchen, the president and chief operating officer of the Lockheed Corporation, addresses guest and spectators attending the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship WHIDBEY ISALAND (LSD 41) at the Lockheed Shipyard

Lawrence Kitchen, the president and chief operating officer of the Loc...

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

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine COLUMBIA (SSN-771) as the ship glides to a stop in the Thames River at the completion of the vessel's christening and launch ceremony. The COLUMBIA is the last Los Angeles class submarine to be built at the Electric Boat Shipyard

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine COLUMBIA ...

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: Jerry Sims Release Status: R... 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

RADM Dempster M. Jackson, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea ...

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

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

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; prepares to christen the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) duringthe ship's launching ceremony. With Mrs. Lehman are, left to right, Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding; Lehman's daughter, Alexandra, Maid of Honor; and Secretary Lehman

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

The guided missile destroyer PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) is launched from the ways during its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

The guided missile destroyer PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) is launched from 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

The initials TR were affixed to the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) for the ship's launching ceremony. The ceremony is taking place at Shipway 12 of the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard

The initials TR were affixed to the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraf...

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 a surge of white water at her stern, the nuclear-powered attack submarine COLUMBIA slides off the launching way into the Thames River following the vessel's christening and launch ceremony. This is the last Los Angeles class submarine to be built at the Electric Boat Shipyard

With a surge of white water at her stern, the nuclear-powered attack s...

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: Jerry Sims Release Status: R... More

Mrs. Kelly Ann Sullivan Loughren, ships sponsor for the guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68), poses for the camera just before the start of the christening and launch ceremony for the ship

Mrs. Kelly Ann Sullivan Loughren, ships sponsor for 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

USS Woodrow Wilson Launching Ceremony

USS Woodrow Wilson Launching Ceremony

Date: February 22, 1963. Public domain image of a American navy warship, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A distinguished guest speaks during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate ESTOCIN (FFG 15) at Bath Iron Works

A distinguished guest speaks during the launching ceremony for the gui...

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 bow view of the guided missile frigate ESTOCIN (FFG 15) on the ways during its launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works

A bow view of the guided missile frigate ESTOCIN (FFG 15) on the ways ...

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

A distinguished guest speaks during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS GALLERY (FFG 26)

A distinguished guest speaks during the launching ceremony for the gui...

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

Bow view of the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) sliding down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyard

Bow view of the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) slid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Flemings Release Status: Released to Public... More

Mrs. Kenneth J. Sanger, sponsor, enjoys refreshments during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG 27) at Todd Pacific Shipyards

Mrs. Kenneth J. Sanger, sponsor, enjoys refreshments during the launch...

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

Starboard quarter view of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG 34) immediately after sliding down the ways into the water at the conclusion of its launch ceremony

Starboard quarter view of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile...

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

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714). The submarine was built by Newport News Shipbuilding

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., speaks during the launching ...

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. "Skip" Nocciolo, Jr. Release Status: ... More

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706) as it slides down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-70...

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

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

A stern view of the Australian frigate DARWIN (F-04) sliding down the ways during its launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

A stern view of the Australian frigate DARWIN (F-04) sliding down the ...

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

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine BUFFALO (SSN-715) as it slides down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine BUFFALO (SSN-715) a...

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

Front view of the crowd attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

Front view of the crowd attending the launching ceremony for the nucle...

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

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate Vandergrift (FFG 48) on the ways during its launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate Vandergrift (FFG 48...

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

Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Shipbuilding and Logistics, George A. Sawyer speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729)

Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Shipbuilding and Logistics, George 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: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). Behind her (from left to right) is David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board at General Dynamics; Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations; Maid of Honor Susan Watkins

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins breaks t...

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: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

A view of the launching party participating in the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

A view of the launching party participating in the launching ceremony ...

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

The Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN 718) slides down the ways at the conclusion of the ship's launching ceremony

The Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN 7...

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

From left to right, Nina Clark Negranti, matron of honor; William P. Clark, principal speaker; Joan Clark, sponsor; and Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., guest speaker, during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718)

From left to right, Nina Clark Negranti, matron of honor; William P. C...

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. Donald A. Gary, sponsor, relaxes during the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS GARY (FFG 51)

Mrs. Donald A. Gary, sponsor, relaxes during the launching ceremony fo...

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

Distinguished guests render a salute during the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49). They include (from left to right) Rear Admiral Donald Roane, Vice Admiral Robert L. Walters, Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN) and Mr. Leonard Erb

Distinguished guests render a salute during the launching ceremony for...

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

Vice Admiral Robert L. Walters, Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Surface Warfare, speaks during the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp

Vice Admiral Robert L. Walters, Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Surf...

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

Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc

Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, spe...

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

A clown and a man dressed in an "Uncle Sam" costume participate in the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

A clown and a man dressed in an "Uncle Sam" costume participate in the...

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

Admiral James D. Watkins, CHIEF of Naval Operations, addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

Admiral James D. Watkins, CHIEF of Naval Operations, addresses guests ...

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

Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger addresses guests attending t...

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

Attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) are, left to right, Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; Lehman's daughter, Alexandra, Maid of Honor; and Mrs. William McMillan, Matron of Honor

Attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carr...

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

Senator John W. Warner, Republican-Virginia, addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). The ceremony is taking place at Shipway 12 of the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard

Senator John W. Warner, Republican-Virginia, addresses guests attendin...

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

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during its launching ceremony at Shipway 12 of the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard. The speaker's podium and the VIP seating area are located on the barge under the ship's bow. The shipyard's 900-ton capacity gantry crane is visible in the background

A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEOD...

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

A young spectator with a miniature American flag attends the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) at Shipway 12 of the Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard

A young spectator with a miniature American flag attends the launching...

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

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) is moved out of Shipway 12 at the conclusion of the ship's launching ceremony. The tug JOHN P. DIESEL assists at the stern of the carrier

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) i...

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

Robert H. Conn, assistant secretary of the Navy; speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS KEY WEST (SSN 722)

Robert H. Conn, assistant secretary of the Navy; speaks during the lau...

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

A color guard stands in front of the viewing stand at the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

A color guard stands in front of the viewing stand at the launching ce...

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

Members of the launching party pose for a photo during the launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship USS DEVASTATOR (MCM 6).  They are, left to right:  E.L. Peterson, Peterson Brothers, Inc.; Senator Robert Kasten, Republican-Wisconsin; Jamie K

Members of the launching party pose for a photo during the launching c...

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

Captain (CAPT) Thomas Kile, supervisor of shipbuilding, and Paul Schneider, Naval Sea Systems, pose during the launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship USS DEVASTATOR (MCM 6)

Captain (CAPT) Thomas Kile, supervisor of shipbuilding, and Paul Schne...

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

David Eisenhower, Jennie E. Eisenhower, maid of honor, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, ship's sponsor, pose for a photograph following the christening and launching ceremony for the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) at Bath Iron Works shipyard

David Eisenhower, Jennie E. Eisenhower, maid of honor, and Julie Nixon...

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

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) on the ways as a crowd gathers for the vessel's christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) on 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 Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Beneath the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke stands with his wife Roberta at the center of a group of VIPs attending the ship's launch ceremony

Beneath the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG...

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

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), is assisted at the podium by her husband, left, and Dr. Pat Ward during the ship's christening and launch ceremony

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

The guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person, slides down the ways at its launching ceremony

The guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), one of the fe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) sits on the ways at the Bath Iron Works shipyard prior to its commissioning and launch ceremony

The guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) sits on the ways a...

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

CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Carlisle Trost displays the pennant of Destroyer Squadron 23 during the launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke was commander of the squadron during World War II

CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Carlisle Trost displays the pe...

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

Fog envelopes the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) following its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Fog envelopes the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) fo...

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

Arizona Senator John S. McCain III speaks during the christening and launching ceremony for the guided missile destroyer JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56) at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Arizona Senator John S. McCain III speaks during the christening and l...

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

A crewmember castoff the bow line as the Iraqi Coastal Defence Force (ICDF) Patrol Craft 105 prepares to get underway during the Official Launching Ceremony for the ICDF at the port of from the port of Umm Qasr, in Southern Iraq. The ICDF will provide anti-smuggling, policing, Search And Rescue (SAR), and other defense related service along Iraqis Persian Gulf coastline

A crewmember castoff the bow line as the Iraqi Coastal Defence Force (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Port Of Umm Qasr Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: La(Phot) Paul A'Barrow, CIV Release Status: ... More

USS Woodrow Wilson Launching Ceremony

USS Woodrow Wilson Launching Ceremony

Date: February 22, 1963. Public domain image of a American navy warship, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate CLARK (FFG-11) on the ways during its launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate CLARK (FFG-11) on the wa...

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

A bow view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN-705) sliding down the ways at the completion of the launch ceremony

A bow view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine C...

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: GEN. Dynamics Elec. Boat Div.... More

Starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate REID (FFG 30) prior to the launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyard

Starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate REID (FFG 30) prior t...

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

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

Starboard side view of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32) immediately after entering the water at the conclusion of the launch ceremony

Starboard side view of the Oliver Hazard Perry class 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 Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

David S. Lewis, chairman of the board of General Dynamics Corp., addresses guests and spectators attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730)

David S. Lewis, chairman of the board of General Dynamics Corp., addre...

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: Unknown Release Status: Rele... 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

David S. Lewis, chairman of the board, General Dynamics Electric Boat Division, right, and Sponsor Nancy L. Domenici are seated on the speakers platform during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706)

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

A view of the distinguished guests attending the launching ceremony for the Australian frigate DARWIN (F-04) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

A view of the distinguished guests attending the launching ceremony fo...

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

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715) begins to slide down the ways at the conclusion of the launch ceremony

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715) begins to s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ronald W. Bayles Release Status: Released t... More

The Chopin Singing Society gives a rendition of the national anthem during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO(SSN-715)

The Chopin Singing Society gives a rendition of the national anthem du...

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

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., speaks during the launching ceremony for the n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ronald W. Bayles Release Status: Released t... More

Edward J. Campbell, president, Newport News Shipbuilding Co., speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

Edward J. Campbell, president, Newport News Shipbuilding Co., speaks d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ronald W. Bayles Release Status: Released t... More

Crewmen stand on the sail of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715) during the launching ceremony

Crewmen stand on the sail of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ...

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

A view of the crowd attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

A view of the crowd attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-p...

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

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, speaks at the launching c...

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

Guests stand for the national anthem during the launching ceremony for...

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

A bow on view of the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) during its ...

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

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins, Susan Watkin breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). Behind her, from left to right, is David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board at General Dynamics; Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, and Maid of Honor Susan Watkins

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins, Susan W...

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: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

A bow view of the dock landing ship WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) as it slides down the ways into the Duwamish River during its launching ceremony

A bow view of the dock landing ship WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD-41) as it slid...

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

Vice Adm. Carl B. Towler, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49)

Vice Adm. Carl B. Towler, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks...

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

William P. Clark, assistant to the president for National Security Affairs, stands with his wife Joan (right), and daughter Nina, during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718)

William P. Clark, assistant to the president for National Security Aff...

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

Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718)

Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport N...

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

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

Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN) his wife, Marilyn, and their children stand on the christening platform during the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. Mrs. Quayle is the sponsor

Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN) his wife, Marilyn, and their children stand ...

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

Ellsworth L. Peterson, president of Peterson Builders Inc., speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51)

Ellsworth L. Peterson, president of Peterson Builders Inc., speaks dur...

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

Attending the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42), are, from left to right; D. F. Tellman, Director, LSD Program Management, Lockheed Shipbuilding Company, Mrs. Paul X. Kelley, sponsor; Captain Phillip F. Carothers Jr., Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Seattle, Washington and Miss Hwa Young Kang, flower girl

Attending the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANT...

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

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