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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 ...

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The Chopin Singing Society performs during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

The Chopin Singing Society performs during the launching ceremony for ...

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The Reverend Father James F. Demske gives the invocation during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

The Reverend Father James F. Demske gives the invocation during the la...

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Port quarter view of the guided missile frigate VANDEGRIFT (FFG 48), in the water, during the launching ceremony

Port quarter view of the guided missile frigate VANDEGRIFT (FFG 48), i...

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

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, (right of the podium) stands on the speakers platform with other dignitaries, during the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

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

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Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, poses with his wife Ursula and their daughter Dana Lynne Meese, during the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

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

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A color guard from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot marches down the center aisle during the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

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

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Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, poses with his wife Ursula and their daughter Dana Lynne Meese, during the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

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

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During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins dries off after breaking 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 and Senator Mack Mattingly, R-Georgia

During the launching ceremony Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins dries of...

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

Carl R. Meurk, executive vice president of Todd Shipbuilding Corporation, speaks during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate CARR (FFG 52)

Carl R. Meurk, executive vice president of Todd Shipbuilding Corporati...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Rev. Robert M. Burke gives the invocation at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718)

The Rev. Robert M. Burke gives the invocation at the launching ceremon...

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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) ...

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A view of the spectators attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS SALT LAKE CITY (SSN-716)

A view of the spectators attending the launching ceremony for the nucl...

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Captain Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson Builders Inc., speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51)

Captain Paul M. Robinson, supervisor of shipbuilding at Peterson Build...

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

Vice Admiral Edward G. Waller III, USA (Retired), speaks during the la...

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Ellsworth L. Peterson, president of Peterson Builders Inc., speaks during the launching ceremony for the Safeguard class salvage ship GRASP (ARS 51)

Ellsworth L. Peterson, president of Peterson Builders Inc., speaks dur...

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Captain Charles H. Piersall Jr., Amphibious Ship Acquisition Project Manager, Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, District of Columbia, addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42)

Captain Charles H. Piersall Jr., Amphibious Ship Acquisition Project M...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Distinguished guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) are, from left to right, Senator J.W. Warner (R-VA), Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, Mrs. B. Lehman, Miss A. Lehman, E.J. Campbell, Mrs. W. McMillan, Secretary of the Navy J.F. Lehman and CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral J.D. Watkins

Distinguished guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-...

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

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

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Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger addresses guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). Seated behind him are Secretary of the Navy John Lehman's wife Barbara, Ship's Sponsor, and their daughter, Alexandra, Maid of Honor for the launching

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

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Members of the launching party honor the flag during the singing of the national anthem at the launching ceremony of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS ALBANY (SSN 753)

Members of the launching party honor the flag during the singing of th...

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

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

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RADM James B. Greene Jr., program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding Project, speakks during the christening and launching ceremony for the guided missile cruiser GETTYSBURG (CG-64) at Bath Iron Works shipyard

RADM James B. Greene Jr., program manager, Aegis Shipbuilding Project,...

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

Left to right:  Dr. P. Ward, Matron of Honor Mrs. Milton Miles, Ship's Sponsor Mrs. Roberta Burke, former CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke, prospective commanding officer Commander John Morgan, at the launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Left to right: Dr. P. Ward, Matron of Honor Mrs. Milton Miles, Ship's...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke speaks during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Burke's wife Roberta, who is the ship's sponsor, sits behind him with William Haggett, President and CHIEF Executive Officer of Bath Iron Works Corp

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

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

A bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), being positioned for its launch ceremony by the Elliot Winslow and another tug

A bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51),...

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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

Senator William S. Cohen of Maine, left, CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost, center, and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III render honors to the flag as the national anthem is played at the start of the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Senator William S. Cohen of Maine, left, CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm...

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Retired Admiral Arleigh Burke, former chief of naval operations, speaks at the launch ceremony of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

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

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Senator William S. Cohen of Maine, left, CHIEF of Naval Operations Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost, center, and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III applaud during the christening and launch ceremony for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51)

Senator William S. Cohen of Maine, left, CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm...

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Sailors stand by to act as ushers at the launching ceremony of the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), one of the few ships that has ever been named for a living person. The vessel, secured in the ways, looms in the background

Sailors stand by to act as ushers at the launching ceremony of the gui...

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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

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

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

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 dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49) on the waysat Avondale Shipyards prior to its christening and launching ceremony

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

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

A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer Laboon (DDG-58) at anchor in the harbor after being launched from the ways during its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer Laboon (DDG-58) at an...

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A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer LABOON (DDG-58) as it sits on the ways prior to its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

A starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer LABOON (DDG-58) 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

A port bow view of the oceanographic research ship USNS Bowditch (T-AGS-62) as the ship slides into 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...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moss Point State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Halter Marine, Inc Release Status: Released to... More

A bow on the view of the guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG-68) becoming waterborne in the Kennebec River as the ship slides off the builders way at the conclusion of the ships christening and launch ceremony

A bow on the view of the guided missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (D...

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

The Honorable Madeline K. Albright, Secretary of State and Ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the prowl of the Arleigh Burke Block IIA Aegis Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS MCCAMPBELL (DDG 85) at the conclusion of the christening and launch ceremony at the Bath Iron Works Shipyard on the Kennebec River

The Honorable Madeline K. Albright, Secretary of State and Ship's spon...

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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

The launching party for the guided missile frigate ANTRIM (FFG-20) are from left to right: CAPT S. P. Passantino, Mrs. Carl R. Meurk, Mrs. Leonard Laylon, Mrs, Richard N. Antrim, Miss No Robertson, Mrs. William Walker, RADM Floyd H. Miller and Mr. Lance Antrim during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

The launching party for the guided missile frigate ANTRIM (FFG-20) are...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Virginia Attorney General Marshall Coleman speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine NORFOLK (SSN-714). The submarine was built by Newport News Shipbuilding

Virginia Attorney General Marshall Coleman speaks during the launching...

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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

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 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

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

Naval Sea Systems Command representative RADM Thomas M. Ward Jr., speaks during the launching ceremony for the Australian guided missile frigate HMAS DARWIN (FFG-44)

Naval Sea Systems Command representative RADM Thomas M. Ward Jr., spea...

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 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 ...

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A view of the launching party participating in the launching ceremony for the Australian frigate DARWIN (F-04) taking place at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

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

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Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., guest speaker; Joanne Kemp, center, sponsor; and Judith Kemp, maid of honor, wave to spectators at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine BUFFALO (SSN-715)

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., guest speaker; Joanne Kemp, center, sponsor; 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

Distant bow view of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)and the guests attending the launching ceremony

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

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

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., addresses the crowd attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715)

Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., addresses the crowd attending the launching ce...

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

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

Shipyard workers, standing beneath the scaffolding, watch the nuclear-...

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

Balloons fill the air as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715) slides down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

Balloons fill the air as the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFF...

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

The bow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN-715) towers over Rep. Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., addresses the guests attending 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: PHAN Dean Pearson Release Status: Released to P... More

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

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

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

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

Serina Stylianoudis, sponsor for the guided missile frigate Vandergrif...

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

Chaplain (Capt.) Joseph A. Brennan speaks during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate VANDERGRIFT (FFG-48) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Chaplain (Capt.) Joseph A. Brennan speaks 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: Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. Release Status: Relea... More

RADM Dempster M. Jackson, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea Systems Command, 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

RADM Dempster M. Jackson, deputy commander, Combat Systems, Naval Sea ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released ... More

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, speaks at the launching ceremony for the cable repair ship USNS ZEUS (T-ARC-7). The ship was built by the National Steel and Shipbuilding Company

Edwin Meese III, counselor to the president, speaks at the launching c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released ... More

Counselor to the President, Edwin Meese III (left) poses with his daughter and wife, along with other scheduled speakers 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

Counselor to the President, Edwin Meese III (left) poses with his daug...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ph3 Jeffrey Stienessen Release Status: Released ... More

Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins is escorted by David S. Lewis, Chairman of the Board at General Dynamics, as they depart after the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). Walking behind her are Admiral James D. Watkins, Chief of Naval Operations, and Maid of Honor Susan Watkins

Sponsor Sheila McKinney Watkins is escorted by David S. Lewis, Chairma...

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

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

Goldie Bensilhe, sponsor for the guided missile frigate CARR (FFG 52), poses during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Shipyards Corporation

Goldie Bensilhe, sponsor for the guided missile frigate CARR (FFG 52),...

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

RADM Robert F. Dunn speaks during the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate CARR (FFG-52)

RADM Robert F. Dunn speaks during the launching ceremony for the guide...

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

The guided missile frigate CARR (FFG-52) slides down the ways at the conclusion of the launching ceremony

The guided missile frigate CARR (FFG-52) slides down the ways at the c...

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

James F. Goodrich, undersecretary of the Navy, addresses guest and spectators attending the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD 41) at the Lockheed Shipyard

James F. Goodrich, undersecretary of the Navy, addresses guest and spe...

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

Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr., Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Manpower, Personnel, and Training, speaks during the launching ceremony for the ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1)

Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr., Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Manp...

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

Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr., Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Manpower, Personnel, and Training, stands with his wife, Josephine Kerr Zech, sponsor and daughter, Patricia L. Zech, maid of honor, during the launching ceremony for the ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1)

Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr., Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations, Manp...

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

Sen. Paul S. Trible Jr., R-VA., speaks at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718)

Sen. Paul S. Trible Jr., R-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 B. Clark, sponsor for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718), christens the ship with a bottle of champagne during its launching ceremony

Joan B. Clark, sponsor for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLU...

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

Andrew I. T. Chang, managing director, city and county of Honolulu, Hawaii, speaks (on behalf of Mayor Eileen R. Anderson) at the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine HONOLULU (SSN-718)

Andrew I. T. Chang, managing director, city and county of Honolulu, Ha...

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 Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS GARY (FFG 51) slides down the ways during its launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate USS GARY (FFG 51)...

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

An overall view of the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp

An overall view of the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile...

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

An overall view of the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp

An overall view of the launching ceremony for the Aegis guided missile...

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

A group of visitors from Vincennes, Indiana, stands on the pier in front of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) prior to the ship's launching ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp

A group of visitors from Vincennes, Indiana, stands on the pier in fro...

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. The ship's forward 5-inch DP Mark-45 gun is visible in the background

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

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

The dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42) slides down the ways int...

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

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

The dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42) slides down the ways int...

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

Distinguished guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) are (from left to right) Miss Alexandra Lehman, Mrs. Barbara Lehman, Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman, Jr., and Senator John W. Warner (R-VA)

Distinguished guests attending the launching ceremony for the nuclear-...

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

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

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

William E. Haggett, Bath Iron Works chairman, presents the christening bottle to Mrs. Gayle Wilson, ship's sponsor, following a launching ceremony for the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG 60) at Bath Iron Works Corporation

William E. Haggett, Bath Iron Works chairman, presents the christening...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Roberta Burke, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), is presented with roses during the launch ceremony of the ship named after her husband

Roberta Burke, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile destroyer USS ARLEI...

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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