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USS Woodrow Wilson Launching Ceremony

USS Woodrow Wilson Launching Ceremony

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

A 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 E. G. "Skip" Nocciolo, Jr. Release Status: ... More

David S. Lewis, chairman of the board, General Dynamics Electric Boat Division, holds the microphone as Sponsor Nancy L. Domenici prepares to break the traditional bottle of champagne across the bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706) during the launching ceremony. Sen. Pete V. Domenici, R-New Mexico, second from left, looks on

David S. Lewis, chairman of the board, General Dynamics Electric Boat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ron Garrison Release Sta... More

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

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ron Garrison Release Sta... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Shipbuilding and Logistics, George A....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

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

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

USS Woodrow Wilson Launching Ceremony

USS Woodrow Wilson Launching Ceremony

Date: February 22, 1963. Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

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

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

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

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: G. D. Electric Boat Division ... More

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN-705). Seated behind him are Lilla Tower, far left, sponsor; ADM James D. Watkins, far right, deputy chief of naval operations; and Senator John Tower, R-Texas

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman addresses guests attending the la...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: G. D. Electric Boat Division ... More

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

Sen. Pete V. Domenici, R-New Mexico, speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706)

Sen. Pete V. Domenici, R-New Mexico, speaks during the launching cerem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ron Garrison Release Sta... More

A dignitary speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706)

A dignitary speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-power...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ron Garrison Release Sta... More

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

Port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715) during the launch ceremony

Port bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN...

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

A guest speaker addresses the people attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

A guest speaker addresses the people attending 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: PHAN Dean Pearson Release Status: Released to P... More

The bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715) towers over the speakers platform during the launching ceremony

The bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715) ...

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

A view of guests of honor seated on the speakers platform during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

A view of guests of honor seated on the speakers platform during the l...

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

A 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

David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board, General Dynamics Corporation, introduces Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins, wife of Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729)

David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board, General Dynamics Corporation, i...

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

ADM James D. Watkins, chief of naval operations, speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN-729)

ADM James D. Watkins, chief of naval operations, speaks during the lau...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

A view of 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

The United States Coast Guard Band plays the national anthem at the start of the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729)

The United States Coast Guard Band plays the national anthem at the st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... More

A view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) during the launch ceremony. Behind it, under construction, is the USS RHODE ISLAND (SSBN 730)

A view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA ...

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

An overall view of the guests, spectators, and launch site at the launching ceremony for the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN 718)

An overall view of the guests, spectators, and launch site at the laun...

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

Sen. Paul S. Trible Jr., R-VA., left, shakes hands with Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., after introducing him as the speaker, during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718)

Sen. Paul S. Trible Jr., R-VA., left, shakes hands with Secretary of t...

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

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. departs at the conclusion of the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730)

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. departs at the conclusion of ...

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

Joan Clark, wife of National Security Advisor William P. Clark, arrives for the launching ceremony of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730)

Joan Clark, wife of National Security Advisor William P. Clark, arrive...

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

Balloons float skyward as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN-716) slides down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Balloons float skyward as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SAL...

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

Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN) and his wife Marilyn attend the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp

Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN) and his wife Marilyn attend the launching ce...

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

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc

Mrs. Edward G. Waller III, sponsor, speaks during the launching ceremo...

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

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

Melvyn Paisley, assistant secretary of the Navy, speaks during the launching ceremony for the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CHICAGO (SSN 721). Seated behind him are, left, an unidentified vice admiral and Ronald F. Gibbs, director, City of Chicago, Officer of the Mayor

Melvyn Paisley, assistant secretary of the Navy, speaks during the lau...

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, US Representative Norman Sisisky, Democrat-Virginia; US Representative Herbert Bateman, Republican-Virginia; and Undersecretary of the Navy James F. Goodrich

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

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 stern 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 tug JOHN P. DIESEL assists at the stern of the carrier

A stern view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOS...

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

Posing for a photograph at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723) are, from left to right: Eleanor Kirkpatrick, matron of honor; Jane Nickles, sponsor; and Jan Fisher, maid of honor

Posing for a photograph at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powe...

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

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, 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

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

Co-Sponsors (left), Anne Sullivan de Leon and Dainne (Watkins) Branch smash bottles of Champagne against the bow of the USNS WATKINS (T-AKR-315) during the launch ceremony at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) Shipyard in San Diego, California

Co-Sponsors (left), Anne Sullivan de Leon and Dainne (Watkins) Branch ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Darryl Welborne, USN Release Status: Release... More

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