Category Archives: Christenings

Future USNS John L. Canley is Christened

Posted on July 27, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of the U.S. Navy) The future expeditionary sea base USNS John L. Canley (ESB-6) was christened during a ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif., June 26. The event was attended by … Continue reading →

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Navy Christens USS John Basilone

Posted on July 27, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of Naval Today) The US Navy has christened the future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) during a ceremony at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. The christening ceremony for the vessel, which is the … Continue reading →

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HII Christens USS Richard M. McCool Jr.

Posted on July 27, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of HII) HII announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened the company’s 13th amphibious transport dock, Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), constructed for the U.S. Navy. “For nearly two decades, we have had the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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USS Beloit Christened and Launched

Posted on July 27, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of Naval News) The Lockheed Martin-led shipbuilding team launched Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 29, the future USS Beloit. Ship sponsor, Major General Marcia M. Anderson, USA (Ret.) christened Littoral Combat Ship LCS 29, the future USS … Continue reading →

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CNO Delivers Remarks at Christening Ceremony for Future USS Jack H. Lucas

Posted on May 11, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of Navy.mil) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday attended and delivered remarks at the christening ceremony for the future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) in Pascagoula, Mississippi, March. 26. This ceremony marks the first … Continue reading →

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USS Marinette Christened

Posted on January 11, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of Lockheed Martin) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 25, the future USS Marinette, completed its next milestone when ship sponsor, the Honorable Jennifer Granholm christened the ship by breaking a bottle of sparkling wine on the bow … Continue reading →

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Future USNS Apalachicola Christened

Posted on January 11, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of Seapower Magazine)  Austal USA christened Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF-13) USNS Apalachicola during a ceremony at its state-of-the-art ship manufacturing facility Nov. 13, the company said in a release.  Austal has delivered twelve EPFs since December … Continue reading →

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Submarine New Jersey Christened

Posted on January 11, 2022 by

(Original article appears courtesy of the Daily Press) Sponsor Susan DiMarco needed two swings of a bottle of sparkling wine to christen the Navy’s next attack submarine, the New Jersey. The first in-person christening of a warship at Newport News … Continue reading →

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USNS Harvey Milk Christened in San Diego

Posted on January 11, 2022 by

(This article originally appears courtesy of navy.mil)  Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206), the Military Sealift Command’s newest ship, was christened during a ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. The event was attended by … Continue reading →

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LCS Santa Barbara Christened

Posted on January 11, 2022 by

(This article originally appears courtesy of Seapower Magazine)  Austal USA hosted the christening ceremony for the future USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) Independence-variant littoral combat ship at the company’s Gulf Coast shipyard Oct. 16, the company said in a release. Ship … Continue reading →

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