LAUNCHING OF USS INIDANA (BB-58) Part 1

Description

Newport News, Virginia1) LA MCU PAN Bow of BB, which is on ways prior to being cristened.2) MCU/MS Same as before.3) MCU PAN Same as before.4) L/MS BB is christened & slides down ways at Navy Yard (SV).5) LA MS Bow of BB sliding down ways; spectators, BG.6) MS US flag on stern of BB.7) MS BB sliding down ways (SV).8) MS Tug boats around BB in bay.9) MS PAN Ships' ways in yard at Newport News.10) MS Crowd of spectators watching christening ceremonies of BB.11) HA MCU PAN Bow of BB prior to christening.12) MS Launching stand, bow of BB, BG.13) MS BB christened by woman then slides down ways.14) MS BB in water; spectators, FG.14) MS BB in bay at Newport News, Virginia (SV).

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities