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W.E. Christiansen Jr. Joins St. Louis Ship
W. Edward Christiansen Jr. has been appointed vice presidentproduction for the Shipbuilding Group of Pott Industries Inc., according to E. Renshaw, Group president. Mr. Christiansen has had extensive experience in all areas of shipbuilding production from program manager,
New Oceanographic Ship Christened By MSC At Avondale
The oceanographic research ship USNS Waters (T-AGS 45) was recently christened by the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) at Avondale Industries, Inc., New Orleans, La. The principal speaker at the ceremony was MSC's commanding officer, Vice Adm.
Moss Point Marine Delivers Second Of Four Army Landing Craft
Moss Point Marine, Inc., has delivered the CW3 Harold C. Clinger (LSV-2), the second of four 273-foot logistic support vessels being built by the Escatawpa, Miss., shipyard for the U.S. Army in a $40.7-million contract. The ship is the second
Ingalls Christens Aegis Stethem, Commissions Aegis Stout
The U.S. Navy's newest Aegis guided missile destroyer was christened Stethem at Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries. The new ship, DDG 63, is named in honor of Petty Officer Robert Dean Stethem, USN, (1961- 1985). The ship's sponsor was Petty Officer Stethem's mother,
Ingalls Awarded Navy Contract Worth $378.7 Million To Build Third LHD Ship
The Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries, Pascagoula, Miss., was recently awarded a $378.7-million contract by the U.S. Navy to construct the third ship of the Wasp Class of amphibious assault ships, LHD-3, and to commence preliminary work on a fourth LHD.
Shipbuilders Discuss Gameplan
Shipbuilding leaders convened in Washington, D.C. recently to discuss the means and methods to propel the U.S. shipbuilding market at the dawn of the new millennium. Under the auspices of seeking a candid and creative discussion regarding the country's shipbuilding future, the U.
Combustion Engineering A w a r d ed $ 7 M i l l i o n In N a v y Boiler Contracts
Combustion Engineering, Inc. (C-E), Windsor, Conn., has been awarded three separate contracts for boilers and related equipment to be installed on U.S. Navy ships, the company recently announced. Under the contracts, valued at approximately $7 million,
Robert Hague Post Guard Of Honor Ball Set For Oct. 21 At Waldorf
Comdr. Christian A. Bendixen, Robert L. Hague Merchant Marine Industries Post #1242, American Legion Department of New York, has announced the date of that Post's 38th Annual Guard of Honor Ball, to be held at the Waldorf-Astoria's Grand Ballroom,
Robert L. Hague Post To Honor Admiral Rea
Comdr. Lester A. Dutcher, Robert L. Hague Merchant Marine Industries Post No. 1242, American Legion, Department of New York, announced the selection of the recipient of the Post's Distinguished Service Citation and Guest of Honor for the Post's 37th Annual Guard of Honor Ball.