Category Archives: Keel Authentication Ceremonies

Keel Laid for USS Nantucket

Posted on March 10, 2020 by

Original article appears courtesy of WLUK/Marinette, WI A keel laying ceremony in Wisconsin marked the ceremonial start of construction of the next ship to carry the name Nantucket. WLUK-TV reported that Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine hosted the keel … Continue reading →

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Navy Lays Keel of Future USS Savannah (LCS 28)

Posted on March 10, 2020 by

The U.S. Navy held a keel-laying and authentication ceremony for the future USS Savannah (LCS 28) at Austal USA’s shipyard Mobile, Ala., on Sept. 20. The ship’s sponsor, Dianne Isakson, wife of U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, authenticated the keel for … Continue reading →

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USNS Cherokee Nation Keel Laying

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

Original appears courtesy of U.S. Navy/NAVSEA A keel laying ceremony was held Feb. 12 for the future USNS Cherokee Nation (T-ATS 7), the second ship of the Navy’s Navajo class of Towing, Salvage, and Rescue vessels. The ceremony was held near … Continue reading →

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USS Basilone Keel Laying

Posted on January 10, 2020 by

Original article appears courtesy of U.S. Navy/NAVSEA The keel of the future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) was ceremoniously laid at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard Jan.10. Speakers included Capt. Seth Miller, DDG 51 class program manager; Diane … Continue reading →

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USNS John Lewis Keel Laying

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

Original article appears courtesy of USNI The keel was laid for the future first-in-class fleet replenishment oiler John Lewis (T-AO-205) in a ceremony in San Diego this week. General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) is building the new fleet of … Continue reading →

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USS Richard M. McCool Keel Laying

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

Original article appears courtesy of NAVSEA The keel for the future USS Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) was ceremoniously laid during a ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries Ingalls Shipbuilding Division, April 12. Shana McCool and Kate Oja are the … Continue reading →

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USS Marinette Keel Laying

Posted on March 27, 2019 by

Original article appears courtesy of U.S. Navy The U.S. Navy held a keel laying and authentication ceremony for the future littoral combat ship USS Marinette (LCS 25) in Marinette, Wisconsin March 27. The keel laying symbolically recognizes the joining of … Continue reading →

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USS Bougainville Keel Laying

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

Original article appears courtesy of NAVSEA The keel laying and authentication ceremony for the future USS Bougainville (LHA 8) was held at the Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division (HII), March 14.  The ship’s sponsor, Ellyn Dunford, authenticated the keel by welding … Continue reading →

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Future Carl Levin Keel Laying Ceremony

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

Original article appears courtesy of U.S. Navy The keel of the future USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) was ceremoniously laid at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard, Feb. 1. Speakers at the ceremony included Sens. Susan Collins and … Continue reading →

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Keel Laying for USNS Newport

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

Original article appears courtesy of UPI The U.S. Navy laid the keel for its 12th Expeditionary Fast Transport, the future USNS Newport, at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Ala. During a ceremony, the keel of the fast transport ship was … Continue reading →

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