Susan Quick Cahoon, matron of honor, stands during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS KLAKRING (FFG 42). Mrs. Cahoon has decorated the christening bottles for launches at Bath Iron Works for over 35 years

Mrs. Joseph K. Taussig, Jr., ships sponsor, starts to swing the traditional bottle of champagne against the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS CARNEY (DDG-64) to launch the ship at the conclusion of the christening ceremony at the Bath Iron Works Corporation

Ship's Sponsor, Mrs. Mary Murry Westcote, is assisted by the Maid of Honor, Ms. Elizabeth Westcote, in breaking the traditional bottle of champagne in christening the guided missile destroyer USS HOPPER (DDG-70) at the close of the launching ceremony at the Bath Iron Works Shipyard

Sister Rosemary Laboon, R.S.M., ship's sponsor, prepares to break the traditional bottle of champagne on the bow of the guided missile destroyer LABOON (DDG-58) as she christens the vessel during its christening and launching ceremony at Bath Iron Works shipyard

The Marine Corps honor guard stands at parade rest during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36). The ship was built by Bath Iron Works corp

Lucy Mustin, sponsor of the Guided Missile Cruiser USS COWPENS (CG 63), receives the christening bottle from Bath Iron Works Chairman of the Board William E. Haggett, as Haggett and matron of honor Katherine Miller applaud. Bath is the builder of the COWPENS

Mrs. Fracesca Ferguson, sponsor, breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow of the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigate USS AUBREY FITCH (FFG 34) at the conclusion of its launch ceremony. John Sullivan Jr., president of Bath Iron Works, is standing behind her

Susan Quick Cahoon, matron of honor, stands during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS KLAKRING (FFG 42). Mrs. Cahoon has decorated the christening bottles for launches at Bath Iron Works for over 35 years

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Summary

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 Military Service Digital Photographic Files