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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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Miriam Groves Landry, left, sponsor's proxy; John Sullivan, president of Bath Iron works; and Susan Groves Mills, matron of honor, stand with their backs to the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29). The GROVES has just slid down the ways at the conclusion of the launch ceremony

Miriam Groves Landry, left, sponsor's proxy; John Sullivan, president ...

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 bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG 34) towers over the guests attending its launch ceremony

The bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS AU...

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

Mrs. Fracesca Ferguson, sponsor, stands in front of is the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG 34) prior to its launch ceremony

Mrs. Fracesca Ferguson, sponsor, stands in front of is the Oliver Haza...

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 group photo at the launching ceremony of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59), with Mrs. Elizabeth Kauffman Bush, the ship's sponsor, at the center holding flowers

A group photo at the launching ceremony of the guided missile frigate ...

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

Julie Nixon Eisenhower, ship's sponsor, poses for a photograph at the christening and launching ceremony of the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Julie Nixon Eisenhower, ship's sponsor, poses for a photograph at 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

Members of the official party, U. S. Navy officers, and representatives of Bath Iron Works Corp. pose for a group photograph following the christening and launching ceremony of the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64). Jennie E. Eisenhower, maid of honor, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, ship's sponsor, are in the front row

Members of the official party, U. S. Navy officers, and representative...

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

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), speaks during the ship's christening and launch ceremony. Seated behind her are Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, left, and William Haggett, President and CHIEF Executive officer of Bath Iron Works Corp

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

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, waves from an open-topped car at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, waves...

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

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks with some of the guests at the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Burke is the first living individual to have a class of ship named for him

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks with some of the guests at the ch...

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

A distinguished guest speaks at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

A distinguished guest speaks at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guide...

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

A worker notes the time as the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) slides down the ways into the Kennebec River during its launching ceremony at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard

A worker notes the time as the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONE...

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

The guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) slides down the ways into the Kennebec River during its launching ceremony at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard

The guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) slides down the ...

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

LCDR Mark H. Busby, front row, right, and the officers and enlisted men of the pre-commissioning unit of the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) wait for the start of the ship's christening and launch ceremony at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard. Busby is the ship's prospective executive officer.

LCDR Mark H. Busby, front row, right, and the officers and enlisted me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Pu... More

The guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) slides down the ways into the Kennebec River during its launching ceremony

The guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) slides down the ...

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

A close-up view of the stern and propellers of the guided missile destroyer CURTIS WILBUR (DDG-54) on the ways prior to the vessel's christening and launching ceremony

A close-up view of the stern and propellers of the guided missile dest...

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

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

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

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

Senator George J. Mitchell, Democrat-Maine, speaks during the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

Senator George J. Mitchell, Democrat-Maine, speaks during the launchin...

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

Representative Joseph E. Brennan, Democrat-Maine, speaks during the launching ceremony of the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

Representative Joseph E. Brennan, Democrat-Maine, speaks during the la...

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

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks with a guest at the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks with a guest at t...

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

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and his wife Roberta stand in front of the speakers platform prior to the commissioning and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Admiral Burke is the first living individual to have a class of ship named for him. Roberta Burke is the ship's sponsor

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and his wife Roberta stand in front of t...

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

A large crowd attends the launching ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person

A large crowd attends the launching ceremony of the guided missile des...

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

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, and his wife Roberta stand in the center of a group of VIPs at the the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, and h...

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

During the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Burke (retired) greets a guest who served under him in 1943. The veteran is carrying a sign recalling Burke's nickname as commander of Destroyer Squadron 23 during World War II

During the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS A...

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

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

ADM David E. Jeremiah, vice chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, stands in front of the platform with his wife, Connie Jeremiah, and their daughters Krista Jeremiah and Jodi Jeremiah prior to the start of the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard. Connie Jeremiah is the ship's sponsor; her daughters are her maid of honor.

ADM David E. Jeremiah, vice chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, stands in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer CURTIS WILBUR (DDG-54) following the vessel's christening and launching ceremony

A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer CURTIS WILBUR (DDG-54...

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

Bunting decorates the bow of the guided missile destroyer PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) as the vessel is launched from the ways during its christening and launching ceremony

Bunting decorates the bow of the guided missile destroyer PAUL HAMILTO...

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

Bow-on view of the guided missile destroyer USS HOPPER (DDG-70) as the ship slides down the launch way at the conclusion of the christening and launch ceremony at the Bath Iron Works Shipyard

Bow-on view of the guided missile destroyer USS HOPPER (DDG-70) as the...

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

Shipyard workers watch as the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS FLATLEY (FFG 21) slides down the ways at the conclusion of its launching ceremony

Shipyard workers watch as 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

Guest of honor attending the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29)

Guest of honor attending the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard ...

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. Sybil Geiger, matron of honor, Honorable John S.D. Eisenhower, principal speaker, and Mrs. Gayle Wilson, ship's sponsor, pose for a picture at the launching ceremony for the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

Mrs. Sybil Geiger, matron of honor, Honorable John S.D. Eisenhower, pr...

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 color guard stands at parade rest at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

A color guard stands at parade rest at the launch ceremony of the Aegi...

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

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Burke is the first living individual to have a class of ship named for him

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks during the christening and launch...

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

The bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) looms over the guests and naval personnel gathered for the ship's launch ceremony

The bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 5...

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

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, and his wife Roberta pose with guests and construction workers at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, and h...

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

Margon Edney, ship's sponsor, poses for a photograph with matrons of honor Jaimie Centeno, left, and Merrie Mebust, right, at the christening and launching ceremony for the guided missile destroyer USS 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

Margon Edney, ship's sponsor, poses for a photograph with matrons of h...

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

Gathered for a group photograph following the christening and launching ceremony of the guided missile destroyer LABOON (DDG-58) are, from left: Thomas Laboon, ships sponsors Sister Rosemary Laboon, Sister de Lellis Laboon and Sister Joan Laboon; Cardinal John O'Connor and Rev. Joseph D. Laboon. The ceremony took place at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Gathered for a group photograph following the christening and launchin...

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. Barbara Pope, ship's sponsor, speaks during the christening and launching ceremony for the guided missile destroyer PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60) at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Mrs. Barbara Pope, ship's sponsor, 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: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Mrs. Kelly Ann Sullivan Loughren, ships sponsor for the guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68), and Ms. Heather S. Hudson, ships maid of honor, pose 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

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the brow of the Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS HIGGINS (DDG 76), at the conclusion of the official christening and launch ceremony for the vessel named for her late husband, a United Nations peacekeeper killed in action in Lebanon

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Higgins, USMC, (Ret.) breaks the traditional ...

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 sponsor for the guided missile frigate ESTOCIN (FFG 15) poses during the ship's launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works

A sponsor for the guided missile frigate ESTOCIN (FFG 15) poses during...

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

The bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) towers over the guest speakers platform during the launching ceremony

The bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JA...

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

Participants in the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) stand for a group picture. For a complete list of 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

The bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29) towers over the speakers platform during its launching ceremony

The bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS ST...

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

Mrs. Fracesca Ferguson, sponsor, right, stands in front of is the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG 34) prior to the beginning of its launch ceremony

Mrs. Fracesca Ferguson, sponsor, right, stands in front of is the Oliv...

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

Edna D. Woodruff, left, sponsor of the guded missile frigate ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49) and Sybil Godfrey Geiger, matron of honor, stand near the ship's bow during the launching ceremony

Edna D. Woodruff, left, sponsor of the guded missile frigate ROBERT G....

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 distinguished guest speaks at the launching ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). The ARLEIGH BURKE is one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person

A distinguished guest speaks at the launching ceremony of the guided m...

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

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at the launch cer...

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

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Burke is the first living individual to have a class of ship named for him

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks during the christening and launch...

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

The guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) slides down the ways during its christening and launch ceremony at the Bath Iron Work Corp. shipyard.

The guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) slides down the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Shipyard workers stand aboard the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) as guests arrive for the ship's christening and launch ceremony

Shipyard workers stand aboard the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL J...

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

A stern view of the guided missile destroyer JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56) on the ways prior to its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works Shipyard

A stern view of the guided missile destroyer JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56) o...

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 port beam view of the guided missile destroyer JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56) waterborne in the Kennebec River following its launch from the ways during its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-5...

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 ... More

An overhead stern view of the guided missile destroyer LABOON (DDG-58) on the ways prior to its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

An overhead stern view of the guided missile destroyer LABOON (DDG-58)...

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

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

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 sponsor for the guided missile frigate CLARK (FFG 11) poses during the ship's launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works

A sponsor for the guided missile frigate CLARK (FFG 11) poses during 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 guided missile frigate ESTOCIN (FFG-15) is christened during its launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works

The guided missile frigate ESTOCIN (FFG-15) is christened during its l...

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

Bow view of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32) sliding down the ways at the conclusion of the launch ceremony

Bow view of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS J...

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 launching party for the guided missile frigate UNDERWOOD (FFG-36) poses for a group photo during the launching ceremony

The launching party for the guided missile frigate UNDERWOOD (FFG-36) ...

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

Honorable John S.D. Eisenhower, former ambassador to Belgium, serves as principal speaker at the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

Honorable John S.D. Eisenhower, former ambassador to Belgium, serves a...

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

CAPT Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding, Bath Maine, speaks at the christening and launching ceremony for the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) at Bath Iron Works shipyard

CAPT Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding, Bath Maine, 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 Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A Civil War color guard comprised of members of Campany A, 3rd Marine Regiment and Company B, 20th Marine Regiment, take part in the christening and launching ceremony of the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) at Bath Iron Workks shipyard

A Civil War color guard comprised of members of Campany A, 3rd Marine ...

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

Tugboats help the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) into position for its launch ceremony

Tugboats help the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) into...

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

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

Former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks at the launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks at the l...

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

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, is flanked by his wife Roberta and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III, in the center of a group of VIPs at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, is fl...

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

Rear Admiral George A. Huchting, Aegis program manager, addresses the assembled crowd at the assembled crowd at the christening and launching ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS CARNEY (DDG-64) at the Bath Iron Works Corporation Shipyard

Rear Admiral George A. Huchting, Aegis program manager, addresses 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 Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Port side view of the Arleigh Burke class Aegis guided missile destroyer USS MASON (DDG 87) waterborne in the Kennebec River following the ships christening and launch ceremony. To the left, tug boats gather up the remains of the launch cradle. This is the last Navy vessel to be slid down the ways in the traditional manner

Port side view of the Arleigh Burke class Aegis guided missile destroy...

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

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

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

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

The Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24) begins its trip down the ways at the conclusion of its launch ceremony

The Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS...

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

Dr. Susan Hall Hodson, sponsor, stands in front of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32), prior to its launch ceremony

Dr. Susan Hall Hodson, sponsor, stands in front of the Oliver Hazard P...

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

Ann J. Doyle, sponsor, poses for a photograph during the launching ceremony of the guided missile frigate DOYLE (FFG-39)

Ann J. Doyle, sponsor, poses for a photograph during the 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

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

Vice Admiral (VADM) John W. Nyquist, deputy chief of naval operations (surface warfare), speaks during the launching ceremony for the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

Vice Admiral (VADM) John W. Nyquist, deputy chief of naval operations ...

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 starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) on the ways prior to its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) ...

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 Corporation Release Status: Released to Pu... More

The guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) is waterborne after being launched from the ways during its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

The guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) is waterborne after bein...

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

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

Jeannie Eisenhower, maid of honor, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, ship's ...

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

The bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) looms over the guests and naval personnel gathered for the ship's launch ceremony

The bow of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 5...

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

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral A. Burke, speaks at the launching ceremony of the ship that bears her husband's name. Mrs. Burke is the sponsor of the christening of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral A. Burke, speaks at the launchi...

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

Sen. William S. Cohen of Maine speaks during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51)

Sen. William S. Cohen of Maine speaks during the christening and launc...

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

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