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Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS DALLAS (SSN 700), escorts Rita C. Clements, sponsor, between two ranks of side boys at the conclusion of the ship's commissioning ceremony

Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, commanding officer of the nuclear-po...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Richard W. Mcdill Release Status: Released to ... More

Ship's Sponsor Virginia Moore and her grandchildren Laurel and John Swearengen attend the commissioning ceremony for the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS JOHN A. MOORE (FFG 19)

Ship's Sponsor Virginia Moore and her grandchildren Laurel and John Sw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary Ballard Release Status:... More

Sen. John Tower, R-Texas, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Seated behind him are, right to left, Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., CAPT Richard L. Martin, commanding officer, and Molly Snead, ship's sponsor

Sen. John Tower, R-Texas, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for...

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.W. Bayles Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Mrs. Robert E. Bateman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne against the patrol combatant-missile (hydrofoil) HERCULES (PHM-2) during the christening ceremony

Mrs. Robert E. Bateman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle ...

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

Beverly Bohen, sponsor and niece of Rear Adm. Thomas B. Klakring, poses in front of the guided missile frigate KLAKRING (FFG-42) prior to the ship's launching

Beverly Bohen, sponsor and niece of Rear Adm. Thomas B. Klakring, pose...

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

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

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

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

Left to right: Barbara A. Taylor, ship's sponsor; Mrs. Greg T. Taylor; retired Rear Admiral J.P. Fitzerald and Gwynne Taylor Church attend a reception following the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS TAYLOR (FFG 50) at Bath Iron Works Corp

Left to right: Barbara A. Taylor, ship's sponsor; Mrs. Greg T. Taylor;...

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

Mrs. Marilyn Quayle, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49), is escorted to the speaker's platform during the ship's commissioning ceremony. Her husband, Senator Dan Quayle (R-IN), left, is accompanied by Captain George N. Gee, commanding officer of the VINCENNES. Senator Quayle is the principal speaker for the commissioning

Mrs. Marilyn Quayle, sponsor of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kathy Keil, USN Release Status: Released t... More

Mrs. Grace Fowles Simpson Smith (center), ship's sponsor and widow of Rear Admiral Rodger Smith, in whose honor the USS SIMPSON (FFG 56) is named, attends the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate. She is accompanied by her son Rodger Simpson Jr. and her daughter Dorothy

Mrs. Grace Fowles Simpson Smith (center), ship's sponsor and widow of ...

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

Maryland Representative Beverly Byron and Captain (CAPT) Philip J. Coady, prospective commanding officer, discuss tthe Vertical Launch Missile System aboard the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG 54). with GUNNER's Mate First Class (GM1) David Young. Byron, the ship's sponsor, is visiting during final readiness work prior to commissioning

Maryland Representative Beverly Byron and Captain (CAPT) Philip J. Coa...

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

Representative Beverly B. Byron, Democrat-Maryland, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG 54)

Representative Beverly B. Byron, Democrat-Maryland, ship's sponsor, sp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Mussi Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor, poses with a bouquet of flowers during the christening ceremony of the mine countermeasures ship GUARDIAN (MCM-5) at the Peterson Builders, Inc. shipyard

Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor, poses with a bouquet of flowers duri...

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

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

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

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

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and ship's sponsor for the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), is applauded by her husband and other guests attending the ship's christening and launch

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and ship's sponso...

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

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, is at left

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harry Gerwien Release Status: Released to P... More

Connie Jeremiah, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) during a ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard. Also taking part in the ceremony are Jodi and Krista Jeremiah, maids of honor, and ADM David Jeremiah, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF

Connie Jeremiah, ship's sponsor, christens the guided missile destroye...

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

Navy and civilian dignitaries gather for a photograph following the christening and launching ceremony of the dock landing ship HARPERS FERRY (LSD-49). Top row, l-4: R. Kiss, dep. asst. SECNAV: CAPT J. Donahue, III; E. Shoults; S. O'Keefe, SECNAV; GEN J. Dailey, USMC (Ret.); MGEN W. Eshelman, USMC; RADM G. Meinig, Jr., CO NAVSURWARCEN; N. Dailey; CDR P. Salsman, prospective CO; A. Bossier, Jr. Bottom row l-r: Mrs. J. Daniel Howard; Mrs. S. O'Keefe; Mrs. Lisa Bader; Mrs. J. Dailey, sponsor, and Mrs. T. Mohler, matron of honor

Navy and civilian dignitaries gather for a photograph following the ch...

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

With a foamy splash, the ship's sponsor, First Lady Hilary R. Clinton, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne across the brow of the nuclear-powered attack submarine COLUMBIA (SSN-771) at the ship's christening ceremony. This is the last Los Angeles class submarine to be built at the Electric Boat Shipyard

With a foamy splash, the ship's sponsor, First Lady Hilary R. Clinton,...

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

Mr. Duane D. Fitzgerald, President and CEO, Bath Iron Works Corporation, makes the presentation of the christening bottle to the ship's sponsor, Mrs. Mary Westcote, during a post launching party for the USS HOPPER (DDG-70) at the Officers Club at the Naval Air Station. To the left is the ship's Maid of Honor, Ms. Elizabeth Westcote

Mr. Duane D. Fitzgerald, President and CEO, Bath Iron Works Corporatio...

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

Informal portrait of Mrs. Gail Berry West, sponsor of the Military Sealift Command (MCS) vehicle transport ship USNS WATSON (T-AKR-310) just prior to the launching of the ship at the NASSCO shipyard

Informal portrait of Mrs. Gail Berry West, sponsor of the Military Sea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status:... More

Official christening party for the Military Sealift Command (MSC), strategic heavy lift ship USNS POMEROY (T-AKR-316). Left to Right: Richard H. Vortmann, President, NASSCO; US Army Brigadier General Edward T. Buckley Jr., Assistant Division Commander 7th Infantry Division; James C. Scott, MASTER of Ceremonies, Vice President, NASSCO; Mrs. Arlene May Pomeroy Castle, ships sponsor; Ms Nancy Pomeroy, maid of honor; Congressman Randy Duke Cunningham of California, 51st District; US Navy Vice Admiral Gordon S. Holder, Commander MSC; USN Rear Admiral Dennis G. Morral, Navy Program Executive for Expeditionary Warfare Programs

Official christening party for the Military Sealift Command (MSC), str...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status:... More

Mrs. Harvey W. Moore, Jr., Welds the Sponsor's Christening Plate to the USS Spikefish

Mrs. Harvey W. Moore, Jr., Welds the Sponsor's Christening Plate to th...

Original caption: Mrs. Harvey W. Moore, Jr., sponsor for USS Spikefish, welding the sponsor's christening plate to ship, April 25, 1944. Correspondence Concerning Ships

Mrs. Frank G. Fahrion, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate FAHRION (FFG-22) during the ship's launching ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation

Mrs. Frank G. Fahrion, sponsor, christens the guided missile frigate F...

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

Mrs. Lewis B. Puller, ship's sponsor, and CDR Ralph K. Martin, commanding officer, stand at the podium during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG-23)

Mrs. Lewis B. Puller, ship's sponsor, and CDR Ralph K. Martin, command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kenneth V. Flemings Rele... More

(Left to Right) Chairman, Tacoma Boatbuilders Frank Lynott, Maid of Honor Patricia Zech, Sponsor Mrs. Josephine Zech, and Principal Speaker Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr., deputy chief of Naval Operations, Manpower, Personnel and Training; stand for a group picture at the conclusion of the launching ceremony for the ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1)

(Left to Right) Chairman, Tacoma Boatbuilders Frank Lynott, Maid of Ho...

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, sponsor of the guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG-49) christens the ship during its launching ceremony

Edna D. Woodruff, sponsor of the guided missile frigate ROBERT G. BRAD...

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. David Durenberger, Sponsor, is escorted aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL (SSN 708) during the ship's commissioning ceremony at General Dynamics (Electric Boat)

Mrs. David Durenberger, Sponsor, is escorted aboard 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: Unknown Release Status: Rele... More

Mrs. Paul Xavier Kelley, sponsor, and Miss Hwa Young Kang, flower girl, at the launching ceremony for the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD 42). Mrs. Kelley is the wife of General P. X. Kelly, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Miss Kang is the daughter of a Lockheed Shipbuilding Company electrician

Mrs. Paul Xavier Kelley, sponsor, and Miss Hwa Young Kang, flower girl...

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

Participants in the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) stand with a plaque presented to the ship. From left to right is: John F. Lehman, Secretary of the Navy; Mary Mathews, sponsor; Captain (CAPT) Carl A. Anderson, commanding officer; Senator John W. Warner (R-Virginia) and Representative Herbert H. Bateman (R-Virginia)

Participants in the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Mrs. Mary Mathew, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48)

Mrs. Mary Mathew, ship's sponsor, speaks during the commissioning cere...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Barbara W. Lehman, wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. and Ship's Sponsor; prepares to christen the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) duringthe ship's launching ceremony. With Mrs. Lehman are, left to right, Edward J. Campbell, Newport News Shipbuilding; Lehman's daughter, Alexandra, Maid of Honor; and Secretary Lehman

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: 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; christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) with a bottle of champagne 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: 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; christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) with a bottle of champagne 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: PH2 C. Drake Release Status: Released to Public... More

Commander Patrick M. Muldoon, commanding officer, right, and Lieutenant Commander David C. Rollins, executive officer, shake hands at the reception for the dock landing ship USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD 41). Senator Slade Gorton, guest speaker, and Mrs. Gorton, sponsor, are in the background

Commander Patrick M. Muldoon, commanding officer, right, and Lieutenan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 D. Loveall Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Mrs. Grace Fowles Simpson Smith (center), ship's sponsor and widow of Rear Admiral Rodger Smith, in whose honor the USS SIMPSON (FFG 56) is named, attends the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate. She is accompanied by her son Rodger Simpson Jr. and her daughter Dorothy

Mrs. Grace Fowles Simpson Smith (center), ship's sponsor and widow of ...

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

Rep. Claudine Schneider, R-RI, accompanied by Commander H. Wyman Howard Jr. prospective commanding officer of the USS SIMPSON (FFG 56), prepare to greet Mrs. Grace Fowles Simpson Smith, ship's sponsor, her son Rodger Simpson Jr., and her daughter Dorothy. The are attending the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate

Rep. Claudine Schneider, R-RI, accompanied by Commander H. Wyman Howar...

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

Sponsor Julia V. Taft and Captain Theodore C. Lockhart, Commanding Officer of the guided missile cruiser VALLEY FORGE (CG 50), admire a replica of the first United States flag. The flag was presented to the ship during its commissioning

Sponsor Julia V. Taft and Captain Theodore C. Lockhart, Commanding Off...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Frank C. Palmitesso Release Status: Releas... More

Senator Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, and his wife, Catherine, board a tug after the commissioning of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALASKA (SSBN 732). Mrs. Stevens is the ship's sponsor

Senator Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, and his wife, Catherine, board a tug af...

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: PH3 Zopf Release Status: Rel... More

Representative Helen D. Bentley (D-Maryland), sponsor, speaks during the launching of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD 43) at the Lockheed shipyard

Representative Helen D. Bentley (D-Maryland), sponsor, speaks during t...

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

Mrs. Elizabeth Kauffman Bush, the ship's sponsor, and Matron of Honor Mrs. M. Carey Kauffman, left, stand in front of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) during its launching

Mrs. Elizabeth Kauffman Bush, the ship's sponsor, and Matron of Honor ...

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

Maryland Representative Beverly Byron pins new anchors on SENIOR CHIEF Personnelman (PNCS) Scott Plew, aboard the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG 54). Byron, the ship's sponsor, is visiting during final readiness work prior to commissioning

Maryland Representative Beverly Byron pins new anchors on SENIOR CHIEF...

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

Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor, christens the mine countermeasures ship GUARDIAN (MCM-5) at the Peterson Builders, Inc. shipyard as Robert Peterson, executive vice president, Peterson Builders, Inc., looks on

Elizabeth O'Neil, ship's sponsor, christens the mine countermeasures 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

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44), smashes the traditional bottle of champagne against the ship. Behind her are Albert L. Bossier Jr., president of Avondale Industries Inc., Shipyards Division; Susan Elizabeth Morgan and Lynn Ann Morgan, maids of honor; and Allison Leigh Enos, flower girl

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON...

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

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor poses for a photograph while standing on the christening platform of the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD 44)

Barbara Ann Croze Morgan, sponsor poses for a photograph while standin...

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

At the christening and launch of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (LSD 47): seated, left to right, Mrs. P.D. Hurst; Mrs. A.L. Bossier; Meredeth Brokaw, ship's sponsor; Kimberly Graff, flower girl; Linda Mickelson, matron of honor; and Rep. Lindy Boggs, D-LA. Standing, left to right: A.L. Bossier, CEO, Avondale Industries, Inc.; Captain J.F. King, NAVSEA: Governor G.S. Mickelson of South Dakota; Senator, Larry Pressler, R-SD; Tom Brokaw, NBC News; and Captain P.D. Hurst, SUPSHIP, New Orleans

At the christening and launch of the dock landing ship USS RUSHMORE (L...

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

Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor, poses for a picture with Fred Peterson, founder, Peterson Builder's Inc., following the christening and launching ceremony for the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8)

Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor, poses for a picture with Fred Pet...

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

Commander Timothy M. Reichert, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS TOPEKA (SSN 754), stands by as Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Hanford Dole, ship's sponsor, goes below deck to tour the vessel following its commissioning ceremony

Commander Timothy M. Reichert, commanding officer of the nuclear-power...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas E. Witham Release Status: Released to P... More

Mrs. Sylvester R. Foley, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the bow of the amphibious transport dock ASHLAND (LSD 48) during the vessel's christening ceremony

Mrs. Sylvester R. Foley, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle...

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

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, christens the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73). Edward J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, is at left

President George H. W. Bush stands by as Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harry Gerwien Release Status: Released to P... More

Edward J. Campbell, President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company, shows Barbara Bush, ship's sponsor, where to break the champagne bottle prior to the christening ceremony of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) at Newport News Shipbuilding Company. Also present on the speakers platform are President George H.W. Bush, principal speaker; Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II, CHIEF of Naval Operations, and Mrs. Dorothy LeBlond, matron of honor. As the sixth ship of its class, the GEORGE WASHINGTON represents the most technologically advanced Nimitz class carrier

Edward J. Campbell, President of Newport News Shipbuilding Company, sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Patricia A. Ball, sponsor of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67), holds a bouquet of flowers prior to the ship's launch at the Bath Iron Works Corp. shipyard

Patricia A. Ball, sponsor of the guided missile cruiser SHILOH (CG-67)...

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

Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney stands on the platform with his family during the christening of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2). Cheney's wife, Lynne, standing at right, is the ship's sponsor. Their daughters Elizabeth, second from left, and Mary are Mrs. Cheney's maids of honor

Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney stands on the platform with his famil...

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

Clarice Tashman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne on the bow of the coastal minehunter PELICAN (MHC-53) during the vessel's christening ceremony

Clarice Tashman, ship's sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of cham...

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

Members of the official party pose for a photograph following the christening ceremony for the coastal minehunter PELICAN (MHC-53). The group includes Clarice Tashman, ship's sponsor, (front row, second from right) and principal speaker Rear Adm. David B. Robinson, deputy and chief of staff for the commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (standing, fourth from left)

Members of the official party pose for a photograph following the chri...

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

The christening party for the USS MCCAMPBELL (DDG 85) is from left to right, Captain R. Hepburn, USN, Hon. Richard Danzig, Secretary of the Navy, Hon. Madeline K. Albright, Secretary of State and Ship's sponsor, Mr. Allen Cameron, President and CEO of Bath Iron Works, Rear Admiral Michael M. Mullen, USN. In the foreground are the Maids of Honor, Miss Levesque and Miss Moore

The christening party for the USS MCCAMPBELL (DDG 85) is from left to ...

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

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen (right), CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO), talks with Mrs. Birgit Smith (left) and Rear Adm. Charles S. Hamilton (center) at the christening of the Navy's first Littoral Combat Ship USS FREEDOM (LCS 1) at Marinette, Wis., on Sept. 23, 2006. Mrs. Smith is the sponsor of the ship. Her initials are welded on the ship's keel. Her husband, U.S. Army SGT. First Class Paul Ray Smith, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery and gallantry above and beyond the call of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class (AW) Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen (right), CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO), t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marinette State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Chad Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Released t... More

Mrs. John Glenn, ship's sponsor, is escorted by CAPT Alton K. Thompson, commanding officer (blue crew), during commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS OHIO (SSBN-726). The submarine was built by General Dynamics Corp

Mrs. John Glenn, ship's sponsor, is escorted by CAPT Alton K. Thompson...

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 James Preston Release St... More

Mrs. Lewis B. Puller, ship's sponsor, and CDR Ralph K. Martin, commanding officer, stand at the podium during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG-23)

Mrs. Lewis B. Puller, ship's sponsor, and CDR Ralph K. Martin, command...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kenneth V. Flemings Rele... More

Nicole Hayler, sponsor and granddaughter of Admiral Robert Hayler, namesake of the ship, speaks at the reception following the commissioning of the Spruance class destroyer USS HAYLER (DD 997)

Nicole Hayler, sponsor and granddaughter of Admiral Robert Hayler, nam...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 C.W. Griffin Release Status: Released to P... More

Josephine Kerr Zech, sponsor and wife of Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr., prepares to christen the ocean surveillance ship USNS STALWART (T-AGOS 1). On the left is Captain Philip F. Carothers, supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair

Josephine Kerr Zech, sponsor and wife of Vice Admiral Lando W. Zech Jr...

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

Sheila M. Watkins, sponsor of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729), addresses guests attending the ship's commissioning ceremony. Mrs. Watkins is the wife of Admiral James D. Watkins, CHIEF of Naval Operations

Sheila M. Watkins, sponsor of the nuclear-powered strategic missile su...

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: PH3 S. Fitzgerald Release St... More

Retired Commander Eleonore B. Rickover, sponsor, is escorted to her seat on the speakers platform for the commissioning of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HYMAN G. RICKOVER (SSN 709) at the General Dynamics Electric Boat Division. Mrs. Rickover is the wife of the ship's namesake

Retired Commander Eleonore B. Rickover, sponsor, is escorted to her se...

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: PH3 Joan Zopf Release Status... 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

Mrs. Walter T. Skallerup Jr., sponsor for the guided missile cruiser USS BUNKER HILL (CG 52), second from left poses with other distinguished guests following the ship's christening. Standing, left to right, are: Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) W.G. Wheeler, prospective executive officer; Captain (CAPT) Phil Quast, prospective commanding officer; Paula S. Osborn, matron of honor; and MASTER CHIEF C.E. Meyers

Mrs. Walter T. Skallerup Jr., sponsor for the guided missile cruiser U...

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

Captain Wade H. Taylor, commanding officer (Blue) of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS ALABAMA (SSBN 731), escorts Barbara Edwards Dickinson, sponsor, to her seat during the ship's commissioning ceremony. She is the wife of Republican William L. Dickinson, Republican-Alabama

Captain Wade H. Taylor, commanding officer (Blue) of 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: PH3 Kathy Keil Release Statu... 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

Captain (CAPT) Paul W. Parcells, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71), escorts Barbara W. Lehman, sponsor and wife of Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., to her seat on the speakers platform during the ship's commissioning

Captain (CAPT) Paul W. Parcells, commanding officer of the nuclear-pow...

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. Duvall Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Sponsor Elizabeth Kauffman Bush, daughter of Vice Admiral (VADM) James L. Kauffman and sister of Rear Admiral Draper L. Kauffman, arrives for the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). Both VADM and Rear Admiral Kauffman are being honored as the ship's namesakes

Sponsor Elizabeth Kauffman Bush, daughter of Vice Admiral (VADM) James...

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

Rosemary Parker Schoultz, ship's sponsor, caps the christening ceremony for the dock landing ship USS TORTUGA (LSD 46) by breaking a bottle of champagne across the bow

Rosemary Parker Schoultz, ship's sponsor, caps the christening ceremon...

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

On the speakers platform during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734), are, left to right: Wiliam L. Ball II, Secretary of the Navy; Ned R. McWherter, governor of Tennessee; and Admiral (ADM) Frank B. Kelso II, commander in chief, US Atlantic Command, and Mrs. Landess McCown Kelso, ship's sponsor. The TENNESSEE, which is being commissioned at the Naval Underwater Systems Center, is the first submarine equipped to carry the new Trident II D-5 missile

On the speakers platform during the commissioning ceremony for the nuc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Carl Duvall, USN Release Status: Released ... 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

Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor, christens the mine countermeasures ship SCOUT (MCM 8) as Thomas O. Kerley, Vice President and General Manager of Peterson Builders, Inc., stands by

Mrs. Linda L. Hogan, ship's sponsor, christens the mine countermeasure...

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

Roberta Burke, wife of retired Admiral Arleigh Burke and sponsor of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51), caps the ship's christening ceremony by breaking a bottle of champagne across its bow

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

Commander Timothy M. Reichert, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS TOPEKA (SSN 754), escorts Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole, ship's sponsor, from the speakers platform following the Topeka's commissioning ceremony

Commander Timothy M. Reichert, commanding officer of the nuclear-power...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas E. Witham Release Status: Released to P... More

Sideboys salute as Lieutenant David P. Reber, sonar officer, escorts Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole, ship's sponsor, from the speakers platform on the deck of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS TOPEKA (SSN 754) following the vessel's commissioning ceremony

Sideboys salute as Lieutenant David P. Reber, sonar officer, escorts S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Thomas E. Witham Release Status: Released to P... More

Ship's sponsor Elizabeth B. O'Neill stands with a matron of honor at the commissioning of the mine countermeasures ship USS GUARDIAN (MCM 5) at the Naval Education and Training Center

Ship's sponsor Elizabeth B. O'Neill stands with a matron of honor at t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Alexander C. Hicks Jr. Release Status: Relea... More

Lynne Cheney, right, sponsor of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD-2), breaks a bottle of champagne across its bow to christen the ship. Looking on are, from left: Jerry St. Pe, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding; Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney; and Elizabeth and Mary Cheney, maids of honor

Lynne Cheney, right, sponsor of the amphibious assault ship ESSEX (LHD...

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

Connie Jeremiah, ship's sponsor, poses for a photograph with her daughters Krista, left, and Jodi, both maids of honor, following the christening ceremony of the guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53). The christening and launch took place at Bath Iron Works shipyard

Connie Jeremiah, ship's sponsor, poses for a photograph with her daugh...

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

The guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) enters the water after being launched from the ways at Bath Iron Works Shipyard. The vessel has just been christened, with Connie Jeremiah acting as ship's sponsor. Mrs. Jeremiah is the wife of ADM David E. Jeremiah, vice chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF.

The guided missile destroyer JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53) enters the water...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine(ME) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Galen Walker Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

The christening part of the surveying ship USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45) poses for a photograph. Seated, from left to right: flower girl Alicia Bradford, sponsor Ann Waters Scott, flower girl Katie White, sponsor Dabney Waters Schmitt, sponsor Carol Weir Waters, flower girl Keanne Bethencourt, sponsor Martha Waters Philipps, and flower girl Karissa Casey Jackson. Standing from left to right: CAPT and Mrs. John C. Donahue III, Albert L. Bossier, Mrs. and VADM Francis R. Donovan, Mrs and CAPT Ted Doroshenk

The christening part of the surveying ship USNS WATERS (T-AGS-45) pose...

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

The sponsor for the Military Sealift command (MSC) vehicle transport ship USNS SISLER (T-AKR 311) poses for a photograph with her matron and maid of honor. Left to right: Matron of honor Mrs. Rebekah Sisler Wilson; sponsor Mrs. Jane Brakensiek Sisler, and maid of honor Miss Chantelle L. Sisler

The sponsor for the Military Sealift command (MSC) vehicle transport s...

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

As member of the christening party look on, Mrs. Arlene May Pomeroy Castle, ships sponsor, breaks the traditional bottle of champagne over the bow of the Military Sealift Command (MSC), strategic heavy lift ship USNS POMEROY (T-AKR 316) to officially launch the ship

As member of the christening party look on, Mrs. Arlene May Pomeroy Ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: National Steel & Shipbuilding Co Release Status:... More

US Navy (USN) Captain (CPT), Jonathan M. Padfield, Commanding Officer of the US Navy's lead ship in the new class of Amphibious Transport Dock ships, the USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17), presents the ships sponsor US Senator, The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), with a corsage during preparations for the ships commissioning ceremony, held at Ingleside, Texas (TX). Looking on is US Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), The Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter

US Navy (USN) Captain (CPT), Jonathan M. Padfield, Commanding Officer ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ingleside State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Anthony C. Tornetta, Usn Release Status: Released... More

Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS DALLAS (SSN 700), escorts Rita C. Clements, sponsor, between two ranks of side boys at the conclusion of the ship's commissioning ceremony

Captain (CAPT) Donald R. Ferrier, commanding officer of the nuclear-po...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Richard W. Mcdill Release Status: Released to ... More

The audience and distinguished guests on the speaker's platform listen as Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr. speaks at the keel laying of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger and Mrs. Weinberger are seated on the platform in the front row to the right of Lehman. Mrs. Weinberger is the ship's sponsor

The audience and distinguished guests on the speaker's platform listen...

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

Barbara Griffiths, sponsor of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179), and her husband retired Vice Admiral (VADM) Charles H. Griffiths, disembark after the ship's commissioning at Avondale shipyard

Barbara Griffiths, sponsor of the fleet oiler USS MERRIMACK (AO 179), ...

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

Sen. John Tower, R-Texas, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). To the senator's right are Molly Snead, ship's sponsor, and Edward Campbell, president, Newport News Shipbuilding Co

Sen. John Tower, R-Texas, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for...

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.W. Bayles Release Status: Released to Pub... More

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

Mrs. E.E. Johnson, sponsor for the AUSTRALIAN frigate DARWIN (F-04), p...

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

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

Courtney Vandergrift, sponsor for the guided missile frigate Vandergri...

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

Anna Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Washington, and sponsor of nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine HENRY M. JACKSON (SSBN-730), christens the ship with a bottle of champagne during the launching ceremony

Anna Marie Jackson, daughter of the late Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Wash...

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

Two rows of side boys salute Commander G. Michael Hewitt, commanding officer of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS BUFFALO (SSN 715), and Mrs. Joanne Kemp, sponsor, as they go ashore at the conclusion of the ship's commissioning ceremony

Two rows of side boys salute Commander G. Michael Hewitt, commanding o...

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

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