Christening of the North Carolina (SSN 777)
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The Christening
Participants should have Windows Media player installed prior to the event and should log on before 11AM ET on April 21, 2007.
Northrop Grumman will christen the nation’s fourth Virginia-Class submarine, the North Carolina (SSN 777), on April 21, 2007. North Carolina is the fourth submarine of the Virginia-Class and is also the fourth ship of the U.S. Navy to bear the name North Carolina. Mrs. Linda Anne Rich Bowman, wife of Admiral Frank L. "Skip" Bowman, retired U.S. Navy Admiral and former Director, Naval Nuclear Reactors, is the ship’s sponsor, and she will perform the traditional breaking of a bottle of American sparkling wine across the ship’s bow. The christening ceremony is closed to the public, but a live webcast of the event will be available for viewing on this website.
For more information about the christening,
please click here.
The live event will be compressed and archived for viewing on this site for a full year. Participants should have Windows Media player installed prior to the event and should log on before 11:00AM ET on April 21, 2007.
(The event starts at 11AM).
Please test your player prior to the event to ensure your player is working correctly to view the webcast. Questions can be directed to
703-961-9250, ext 223 or 221 before and during the event. |
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