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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stern view of the guided missile frigate REID (FFG 30) prior to the la...

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

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

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

Sen. Henry M. Jackson, R-Wash., speaks at the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate CROMMELIN (FFG 37) taking place at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Sen. Henry M. Jackson, R-Wash., speaks at the launching ceremony for t...

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

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

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

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

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., center, and Joan Clark, wife of national security advisor William P. Clark, observe activities taking place during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730)

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., center, and Joan Clark, wife...

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

Rep. Norman D. Dicks, D-Washington, addresses guests and spectators attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730)

Rep. Norman D. Dicks, D-Washington, addresses guests and spectators at...

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

Shipyard workers watch the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO(SSN-715) slide down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Shipyard workers watch the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFAL...

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

Commodore E.E. Johnson of the Royal Australian Navy, speaks during the launching ceremony for the frigate DARWIN (F-04) taking place at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Commodore E.E. Johnson of the Royal Australian Navy, speaks during 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

CMDR Myron V. Ricketts speaks at the launching ceremony for the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoil) HERCULES (PHM-2)

CMDR Myron V. Ricketts speaks at the launching ceremony for the patrol...

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

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., and Maid of Honor Judith Kemp sit on the speakers platform during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., and Maid of Honor Judith Kemp sit on the speak...

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

Guests attend the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

Guests attend the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack su...

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 boy scout troop attends the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

A boy scout troop attends the launching ceremony for the nuclear-power...

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

A guest speaker addresses the crowd attending the launching ceremony f...

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

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., and Sponsor Joanne Kemp, on the speakers platform during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., and Sponsor Joanne Kemp, on the speakers platf...

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

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

Guests of honor go aboard the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729) for the launching ceremony. In the background under construction, is the USS RHODE ISLAND (SSBN 730)

Guests of honor go aboard the nuclear-powered strategic missile submar...

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

Senator Mack Mattingly, R-Georgia, speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729)

Senator Mack Mattingly, R-Georgia, speaks during the launching ceremon...

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, at the podium during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN-729)

ADM James D. Watkins, chief of naval operations, at the podium during ...

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

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

William P. Clark, assistant secretary to the President for National Security Affairs, delivers the principal address at the launching ceremony for the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN 718)

William P. Clark, assistant secretary to the President for National Se...

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

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718) on the ways during her launching ceremony

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718) ...

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

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718) on the ways during its launching ceremony

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718) ...

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

Attending the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS GARY (FFG 51) are (from left to right); Mrs. Gayle Wilson, Senator Peter Wilson (R-CA), and Mrs. George D. Leamer, co-sponsor

Attending the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry-class gui...

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

Captain George N. Gee, prospective commanding officer, shakes hands with Mayor William D. Rose of Vincennes, Indiana, upon receiving the key to the city during the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49)

Captain George N. Gee, prospective commanding officer, shakes hands wi...

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

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

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

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

Jonda McFarlane, sponsor, attends the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate FORD (FFG 54)

Jonda McFarlane, sponsor, attends the launching ceremony for the guide...

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

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

Saluting during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) are, left to right, Admiral Kinnaird R. McKee, Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program; Admiral Wesley L. McDonald, Commander in CHIEF, Atlantic and Atlantic Fleet; and Captain Paul W. Parcels, prospective commanding officer of the carrier

Saluting during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraf...

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

Senator John W. Warner, R-Virginia, addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

Senator John W. Warner, R-Virginia, addresses guests attending 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: 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 formation of four F-14 Tomcat aircraft fly over the shipyard during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

A formation of four F-14 Tomcat aircraft fly over the shipyard during ...

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

Attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) are, left to right, Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding; Caspar W. Weinberger, Secretary of Defense; Mrs. William McMillan, Matron of Honor; and Senator John W. Warner, Republican-Virginia

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

Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger addresses guests attending the launching ceremony of 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: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

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

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

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

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., 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: PH3 Ken M. O'Connell Release Status: Released t... 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

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

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

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

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