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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

The guided missile frigate FORD (FFG 54) slides down the building ways during its launching ceremony

The guided missile frigate FORD (FFG 54) slides down the building ways...

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Captain Phillip F. Carothers Jr., Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Seattle, addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42)

Captain Phillip F. Carothers Jr., Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversi...

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Released balloons drift up as the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CHICAGO (SSN 721) slides down the ways into the James River at the conclusion of its launch ceremony

Released balloons drift up as the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered at...

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, William Johnston, President of the Theodore Roosevelt Association; Admiral James D. Watkins, CHIEF of Naval Operations; Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr.; 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...

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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...

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William Johnston, president of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

William Johnston, president of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, add...

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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...

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

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

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A port bow view of the fleet oiler USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189) during its launching ceremony.  The ship is 80 percent complete

A port bow view of the fleet oiler USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189) durin...

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

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

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Vice Admiral (VADM) William H. Rowden, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks during the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

Vice Admiral (VADM) William H. Rowden, commander, Naval Sea Systems Co...

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Standing on the christening platform following the christening and launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8) are, from left: Rear Admiral (lower half) Stephen S. Clarey, Comptroller, Naval Sea Systems Command: Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor: Vice Admiral John W. Nyquist, Assistant CHIEF of Naval Operations, surface warfare: Penny Rhodes, Matron of Honor: Steven Hogan: Ellsworth L. Peterson, President, Peterson Builders, Inc., and Rear Admiral Edward J. Hogan USN (ret.)

Standing on the christening platform following the christening and lau...

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

Harbor tugs maneuver the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG 9CG-64) following its launch from the ways during its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Harbor tugs maneuver the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG 9CG-64) fol...

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

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

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

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

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 Tim W. Tow Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A bow view of the amphibious transport dock ASHLAND (LSD 48) on the ways and decorated for its launching ceremony

A bow view of the amphibious transport dock ASHLAND (LSD 48) on the wa...

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A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer CURTIS WILBUR (DDG-54) on the ways prior to its christening and launching ceremony

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

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

Members of the McCain family pose for a photograph during the christening and launching ceremony for the guided missile destroyer JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56). Pictured, from left, are: Arizona Sen. John S. McCain III; Mrs. John S. McCain Jr., the senator's mother; John McCain IV; Meghan McCain, maid of honor; and Cindy H. McCain, the senator's wife and ship's sponsor. The ceremony is taking place at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Members of the McCain family pose for a photograph during the christen...

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Bunting decorates the bow of the guided missile destroyer JOHN S. MCCAIN (DDG-56) as the ship is launched from the ways during its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Bunting decorates the bow of the guided missile destroyer JOHN S. MCCA...

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

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

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

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A port bow view of the oceanographic research ship USNS Bowditch (T-AGS-62) just as the ship slips off the building way and enters the water at the conclusion of the ships christening and launch ceremony at Halter Marine Inc

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

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The Honorable James B. Longley, Jr., US Representative, Maine, speaks during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68)

The Honorable James B. Longley, Jr., US Representative, Maine, speaks ...

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

USS Woodrow Wilson Launching Ceremony

USS Woodrow Wilson Launching Ceremony

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

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

A sponsor for the guided missile frigate CLARK (FFG 11) poses during t...

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CAPT James K. Nunneley from Naval Sea Systems Command speaks at the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate ANTRIM (FFG-20) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

CAPT James K. Nunneley from Naval Sea Systems Command speaks at the la...

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A view of guests attending the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate FAHRION (FFG-22) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

A view of guests attending the launching ceremony for the guided missi...

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The guided missile frigate ESTOCIN (FFG-15) is christened during its launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works

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

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

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI (SSN-705) sliding down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine CITY OF CORPUS CHRI...

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

Sen. Henry M. Jackson, R-Wash., speaks during 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 during the launching ceremony f...

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

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

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

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

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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

A port bow view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine BALTIMORE (SSN-704) sliding down the ways at the completion of the launch ceremony

A port bow view of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack 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: GEN. Dynamics Elec. Boat Div.... More

VADM Robert L. Walters, deputy chief of naval operations, Surface Warfare, is seated on the speakers platform during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

VADM Robert L. Walters, deputy chief of naval operations, Surface Warf...

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A starboard bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine BUFFALO (SSN-715)prior to the launching ceremony

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

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A distinguished guest sits on the speakers platform during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

A distinguished guest sits on the speakers platform during the launchi...

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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 stern view of the guided missile frigate VANDERGRIFT (FFG 48) sliding down the ways during its launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

A stern view of the guided missile frigate VANDERGRIFT (FFG 48) slidin...

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

The christening of the guided missile frigate VANDERGRIFT (FFG 48) takes place during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

The christening of the guided missile frigate VANDERGRIFT (FFG 48) tak...

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

C. Larry French, president, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by NASSCO

C. Larry French, president, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (N...

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, and Dana Lynne Meese, maid of honor, christen 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, and Dana L...

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

A port bow view of the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7) during its launching ceremony. The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

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

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

CAPT Martin Hill, supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

CAPT Martin Hill, supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, sp...

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

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

ADM James D. Watkins, chief of naval operations, salutes during 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: Ph2 Dana Babin Release Statu... 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, Susan Watkin breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). Behind her, from left to right, is David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board at General Dynamics; Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, and Maid of Honor Susan Watkins

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

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

Captain Philip F. Carothers, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion and repair, speaks during the launching ceremony for guided missile frigate CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipoyards Corporation

Captain Philip F. Carothers, supervisor of shipbuilding, conversion an...

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

Port quarter view of the guided missile frigate CARR (FFG-52), waterborne for the first time at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Port quarter view of the guided missile frigate CARR (FFG-52), waterbo...

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

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

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

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Frank B. Lynott, Chairman of the Tacoma Boat Building Company and master of ceremonies, introduces Josephine Kerr Zech, sponsor and wife of Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr., during the launching ceremony for the ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1)

Frank B. Lynott, Chairman of the Tacoma Boat Building Company and mast...

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

William P. Clark, assistant to the president for National Security Affairs, speaks at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718). Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. (right) looks on

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

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

Rep. Herbert H. Bateman, D-VA., speaks at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718)

Rep. Herbert H. Bateman, D-VA., speaks at the launching ceremony for 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

Joan Clark (right) sponsor for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU, and her daughter Nina Clark Negranti, matron of honor, are applauded by other distinguished guests during the ship's launching ceremony

Joan Clark (right) sponsor for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HO...

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Crew members of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730) man the ship's rails during the launching ceremony

Crew members of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY ...

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

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. attends the launching ceremon...

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ADM Hyman G. Rickover (with handkerchief) and ADM Kinnaird R. McKee, Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, arrives for the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730)

ADM Hyman G. Rickover (with handkerchief) and ADM Kinnaird R. McKee, D...

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A view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730) during the ship's launching ceremony

A view of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JAC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Croton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN) speaks during the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp

Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN) speaks during the launching ceremony for the...

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

Officers salute from the speakers' platform during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc. They include Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, left, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, and Captain Paul Robinson, center, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson

Officers salute from the speakers' platform during the launching cerem...

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

Officers salute from the speakers' platform during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51) at Peterson Builders Inc. They include Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, left, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, and Captain Paul Robinson, center, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson

Officers salute from the speakers' platform during the launching cerem...

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

Vicki Paisley, ships sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Los Angeles class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS CHICAGO (SSN 721) at the conclusion of the launch ceremony. Vice Admiral Nils Thunman, Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Submarine Warfare, stands in the background center

Vicki Paisley, ships sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the ...

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 port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during its launching ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company. To the left is a replica of the sailing ship "Godspeed"

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE R...

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

Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding, addresses guests at the launching ceremony for the aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). Behind Campbell at the podium 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

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

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

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., and Ship's Sponsor, prepares to christen the aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) during the ship's launching ceremony. Assisting it is Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding

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

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

Flag-waving spectators gather at dockside during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

Flag-waving spectators gather at dockside during the launching ceremon...

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

Admiral James D. Watkins, CHIEF of Naval Operations, salutes and Secre...

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

A starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS COMSTOCK (LSD 45) sliding down the ways during the ship's launching ceremony

A starboard bow view of the dock landing ship USS COMSTOCK (LSD 45) sl...

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

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

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

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

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

CAPT Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding, Bath Maine, speaks ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mrs. Sylvester R. Foley, ship's sponsor, speaks during the launching ceremony for the amphibious transport dock ASHLAND (LSD 48)

Mrs. Sylvester R. Foley, ship's sponsor, speaks during the launching c...

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

Mrs. John R. Dailey prepares to break the traditional champagne bottle on the bow of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) during the vessel's christening and launching ceremony at Avondale Shipyards

Mrs. John R. Dailey prepares to break the traditional champagne bottle...

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

Mrs. Mary Elam Howard, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional of champagne over the bow of the dock landing ship CARTER HALL (LSD-50) during the vessel's christening and launching ceremony

Mrs. Mary Elam Howard, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional of champ...

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

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

Rear Admiral George A. Huchting, Aegis program manager, addresses the ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A view of Mrs. Frank G. Fahrion, sponsor, during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate FAHRION (FFG-22) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

A view of Mrs. Frank G. Fahrion, sponsor, during the launching ceremon...

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

Two of the distinguished guests attending the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate ESTOCIN (FFG 15) at Bath Iron Works

Two of the distinguished guests attending the launching ceremony for t...

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

Dorothy M. Flatley, sponsor, stands in front of the Flatley prior to the start of the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate

Dorothy M. Flatley, sponsor, stands in front of the Flatley prior to t...

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

A bow view of the nuclear-propelled attack submarine USS ATLANTA (SSN-712) during its launching ceremony

A bow view of the nuclear-propelled attack submarine USS ATLANTA (SSN-...

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

Participants in the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS GALLERY (FFG 260). 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

Mrs. Kenneth J. Sanger, sponsor, right; Hans Schaefer, general manager, center; and Karen Callaway Quinn participate in the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate MAHLON S. TISDALE (FFG 27) at Todd Pacific Shipyards

Mrs. Kenneth J. Sanger, sponsor, right; Hans Schaefer, general manager...

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

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine HOUSTON (SSN-713) sliding down the ways during the launching ceremony

A bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine HOUSTON (SSN-713) s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Stuart Gilman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Susan Groves Mills, left, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sponsor's proxy, stand on the speakers platform prior to the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29), background

Susan Groves Mills, left, matron of honor and Miriam Groves Landry, sp...

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

Ann Tyler Godson, maid of honor, left; Dr. Susan Hall Godson, sponsor, center; and Ellen Godson Wood, maid of honor, stand on the speakers platform prior to the launching ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32), background

Ann Tyler Godson, maid of honor, left; Dr. Susan Hall Godson, sponsor,...

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

The Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG 34) slides down the ways at the conclusion of its launch ceremony

The Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH ...

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 starboard bow view of the fleet oiler PLATTE (A0-186) becoming waterborne for the first time during the launching ceremony

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler PLATTE (A0-186) becoming water...

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

A guest speaker addresses the crowd at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706)

A guest speaker addresses the crowd at the launching ceremony for the ...

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

Sponsor Nancy L. Domenici, right, and her husband, Sen. Pete V. Domenici, R-New Mexico, are on the speakers platform with other dignitaries during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706)

Sponsor Nancy L. Domenici, right, and her husband, Sen. Pete V. Domeni...

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

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

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

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

Sponsor Mrs. E. E. Johnson breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the Australian guided missile frigate HMAS DARWIN (FFG-44) during the launching ceremony

Sponsor Mrs. E. E. Johnson breaks the traditional bottle of champagne ...

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

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

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

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

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

The nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715) slides down...

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

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