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Christening Sequence of Events

03/13/2026
The christening weekend typically begins on a Friday—at least at Bath Iron Works—with the mast...
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Ship christening ceremony with four people present.

Sample Christening Speech

10/14/2025
USS Mississippi Sponsor Speech Sponsor Remarks – MISSISSIPPI Christening December 3, 2011 Groton, CT Good...
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Ship Sponsor Gift Ideas Ribbon

Sponsor Ship Gift Ideas

10/14/2025
(Examples for consideration based on past gifts) Painting or Photograph appropriate for the ship’s name...
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Sponsor Gift Money Bow

Sample Financial Gift Letter

10/14/2025
From:  XXX, sponsor, USNS YYY To:       Navy Legal Via:      Commanding Officer, USNS YYY Subject:  Monetary/non-Monetary...
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USS Wyoming Change of Command Photo

Change of Command Expectations of Ship Sponsor

10/14/2025
If you are invited and can attend the ceremony please go!  You most likely won’t...
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USS Missouri Keel Laying Photo

Sample Keel Laying Remarks

09/26/2025
Thank you, XXX for that kind introduction.  I’m truly honored and humbled to be XXX’s...
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