WORLD"S LARGEST CARRIER, USS MIDWAY, LAUNCHED AT NEWPORT NEWS, VA Part 1

Description

1) MS-Pan Superstructure of carrier to deck (full view of ship).2) SHS Welder on side of ship puts on finishing touches.3) HS Crane alongside carrier, carrier BG.4) MS Welders welding on side of carrier, workers knocking off for lunch FG.5) MS Carrier.6) MCU-CU Sponsor, Mrs. Ripley with party consisting of Mrs. Wm. Aycrigg, Rear Adm. Cox & Supt. of Naval Construction.7) CU Mrs. Ripley.8) CU Lt. Gay.9) SHS Shipyard workers & spectators watching carrier launching10) HS Cranes FG, planes flying in V formation BG-SV.11) GV Workers in shipyard.12) SHS Mrs. Ripley on christening barge, she christens ship.13) SHS-Pan Deck of carrier to stern, spectators FG.14) GV Workers & spectators watch launching of ship.QUALITY: FAIR, SOME OX.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities