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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

A port bow view of the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42) in the Duwamish River after its launching ceremony. One tug comes alongside at the stern while another sprays fountains of water to celebrate the launch

A port bow view of the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42) in th...

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

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

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

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

The Marine Corps Band from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, provides the music for the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42). First Lieutenant David L. Robins conducts the band

The Marine Corps Band from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif...

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

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

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 VIP seating area are located on the barge under the ship's bow. A replica of the sailing ship GODSPEED is on the right

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: PH2 C. Drake Release Status: Released to Public... More

Carol Dixon Ashford, sponsor, and Jamie Kempes, maid of honor, pose for a photo during the launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship USS DEVASTATOR (MCM 6)

Carol Dixon Ashford, sponsor, and Jamie Kempes, maid of honor, pose fo...

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

Senator Robert Kasten, Republican-Wisconsin, speaks during the launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship USS DEVASTATOR (MCM 6)

Senator Robert Kasten, Republican-Wisconsin, speaks during the launchi...

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

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 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 starboard bow view of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) following its launch from the ways during the christening and launching ceremony at Avondale

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

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

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

Ships Sponsor, Mrs. Beverly Angello Young, poses with the dock landing ship PEARL HARBOR (LSD-52) afloat in the Mississippi River at the conclusion of the christening and launch ceremony at Avondale Industries, Inc. Shipyards Division

Ships Sponsor, Mrs. Beverly Angello Young, poses with the dock landing...

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

Port bow view of the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27) entering the water at the conclusion of the launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyard

Port bow view of the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG-27)...

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

Balloons go up and guests aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine HOUSTON (SSN-713) wave as the ship slides down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Balloons go up and guests aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine ...

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

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 view of ship's crew and officers on the deck during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN-729)

A view of ship's crew and officers on the deck during the launching ce...

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

Assistant Secretary of the Navy George A. Swayer speaks on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy during the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD 41) at the Lockheed Shipyard

Assistant Secretary of the Navy George A. Swayer speaks on behalf of t...

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

Roy A. Anderson, Chairman of the Board and CHIEF Executive Officer of Lockheed Corporation, addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42)

Roy A. Anderson, Chairman of the Board and CHIEF Executive Officer of ...

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 Marine Corps color guard from the 4th Landing Support Battalion, Naval Base Seattle, presents the colors during the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42). Distinguished guests stand at attention on the platform above

A Marine Corps color guard from the 4th Landing Support Battalion, Nav...

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

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

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Ken M. O'Connell Release Status: Released t... More

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

Rear Admiral Edward J. Hogan, USN (ret.): Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor, Captain Stephen Duermeyer and Penny Rhodes, Matron of Honor, pose for a group picture following the christening and launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8)

Rear Admiral Edward J. Hogan, USN (ret.): Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's ...

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

The mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8) is released from the ways during its launching ceremony

The mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8) is released from the ways ...

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

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 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

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

Balloons are released as the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) is launched from the ways during its christening and launching ceremony at Avondale Shipyards

Balloons are released as the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) ...

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

Bunting decorates the bow of the dock landing ship CARTER HALL (LSD-50) as the vessel stands on the ways in preparation for its christening and launching ceremony

Bunting decorates the bow of the dock landing ship CARTER HALL (LSD-50...

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

Bunting decorates the bow of the dock landing ship CARTER HALL (LSD-50) as the vessel stands on the ways in preparation for its christening and launching ceremony

Bunting decorates the bow of the dock landing ship CARTER HALL (LSD-50...

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

Ursula Meese, ceremony sponsor and wife of Edwin Meese III, christens of the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) with a push to the bow to begin its slide down the ways. The launching ceremony took place at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released ... More

Ursula Meese, ceremony sponsor and wife of Edwin Meese III, christens of the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) with a bottle of champagne to begin its slide down the ways. The launching ceremony took place at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released ... More

An overall view of the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7), built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

An overall view of the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship US...

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

Major General Ernest C. Cheatham Jr., commander of the 1ST Marine Amphibious Force and the 1ST Marine Division, addresses guest attending the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship WHIDBEY ISALAND (LSD 41) at the Lockheed Shipyard

Major General Ernest C. Cheatham Jr., commander of the 1ST Marine Amph...

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

The ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1) slides down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

The ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1) slides down the w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 P. T. Bleam, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... 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

Rear Admiral Robert R. Fountain Jr., Assistant Deputy Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, District of Columbia, addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42)

Rear Admiral Robert R. Fountain Jr., Assistant Deputy Commander, Naval...

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

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

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: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723) slides down the ways during the ship's launching ceremony

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723) slide...

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

Carol Dixon Ashford, sponsor, poses for a photo during the launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship USS DEVASTATOR (MCM 6)

Carol Dixon Ashford, sponsor, poses 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

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

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 starboard bow view of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) as it sits on the ways prior to launching during its christening and launching ceremony at Avondale Shipyards

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

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

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

Stephanie Vandergrift, sponsor for the guided missile frigate Vandergrift (FFG 48), poses during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Stephanie Vandergrift, sponsor for the guided missile frigate Vandergr...

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

Daphne Vandergrift, sponsor for the guided missile frigate Vandergrift (FFG 48), poses during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Daphne Vandergrift, sponsor for the guided missile frigate Vandergrift...

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

Starboard bow view of the USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1) prior to the launching ceremony for the ocean surveillance ship

Starboard bow view of the USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1) prior to the launch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 P. T. Bleam, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... More

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

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

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

David S. Lewis, Chairman of the board of General Dynamics Corp., walks with Anna Marie Jackson, sponsor of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730) at the conclusion of the ship's launching ceremony. Miss Jackson is the daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Washington

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. addresses guests at the launching ceremony for the aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). Seated behind Lehman are his wife, Barbara, Ship's Sponsor, and his daughter, Alexandra, Maid of Honor. On the right are Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard, and Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. addresses guests at the launc...

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

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., attends the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). With Secretary Lehman are his wife, Barbara, Ship's Sponsor, and his daughter, Alexandra, Maid of Honor

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., attends the launching ceremo...

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 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

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

Ellsworth L. Peterson, President, Peterson Builders, Inc., : Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor and Thomas O. Kerley, Vice President and General Manager, Peterson Builders, Inc., pose for a group picture following the christening and launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8)

Ellsworth L. Peterson, President, Peterson Builders, Inc., : Mrs. Lind...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A boy scout troop, wearing ship's caps, attend the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

A boy scout troop, wearing ship's caps, attend the launching ceremony ...

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

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, (right of the podium) stands on the speakers platform with other dignitaries, 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

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, (right of the podium) sta...

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

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, poses with his wife Ursula and their daughter Dana Lynne Meese, 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

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, poses with his wife Ursul...

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 color guard from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot marches down the center aisle 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

A color guard from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot marches down the cen...

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

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, poses with his wife Ursula and their daughter Dana Lynne Meese, 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

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, poses with his wife Ursul...

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

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

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

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

Principal Speaker Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr., deputy chief of Naval Operations, Manpower, Personnel and Training; Sponsor Mrs. Josephine Zech, and Maid of Honor Patricia Zech depart at the conclusion of the launching ceremony for the ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1)

Principal Speaker Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr., deputy chief of Nava...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 P. T. Bleam, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A Navy color guard participates in the launching ceremony for the ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1)

A Navy color guard participates in the launching ceremony for the ocea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 P. T. Bleam, USN Release Status: Released to Pu... 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

The dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42) slides off the ways into the Duwamish River during its launching ceremony

The dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42) slides off the ways into...

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

CAPT. Joseph F. Brennan, CHC, USN Command Chaplain, Naval Base Seattle, delivers the invocation during the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship GERMANTOWN (LSD-42). Behind him are, from left to right; GEN. P. D. Kelley, Commandant of the Marine Corps; Clarence E. Briggs, Pacific Coast Metal Trades; Commodore Bruce R. Boland; and Capt. Charles H. Piersall Jr

CAPT. Joseph F. Brennan, CHC, USN Command Chaplain, Naval Base Seattle...

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

Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding, addresses guests at the launching ceremony for the aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). Next to the podium are, right to left, Mrs. William McMillan, Matron of Honor; Alexandra Lehman, daughter of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., and Maid of Honor; and Lehman's wife Barbara, Ship's Sponsor

Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding, addresses guests at the...

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 replica of the sailing ship GODSPEED from Jamestown, Virginia, is on display during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

A replica of the sailing ship GODSPEED from Jamestown, Virginia, is on...

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). Seated behind him are Secretary of the Navy John Lehman's wife Barbara, Ship's Sponsor, and their daughter, Alexandra, Maid of Honor for the launching

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: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

The mine countermeasures ship GUARDIAN (MCM-5) slides off the ways during the launching ceremony at the Peterson Builders, Inc. shipyard

The mine countermeasures ship GUARDIAN (MCM-5) slides off the ways dur...

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

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