Events
Many celebrations have taken place at our shipyard, from christenings to keel layings to employee gatherings.
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Modern Era – July 27, 2024
Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) Christening Ceremony
On July 27, 2024, Bath Iron Works observed a powerful milestone as the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) was christened on our drydock. The ship is named for Cpl.…
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Modern Era – November 8, 2023
John E. Kilmer (DDG 134) Start of Fabrication Ceremony
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works celebrated the start of fabrication of the future USS John E. Kilmer (DDG 134) Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Structural Fabrication Facility in East…
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Modern Era – July 29, 2023
Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) Christening
BIW christened the U.S. Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) on Saturday, July 29, 2023. The ship is named for Col. Harvey…
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Modern Era – May 16, 2023
Louis H. Wilson (DDG 126) Keel Laying
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works celebrated the keel laying of the future USS Louis H. Wilson (DDG 126) on May 16, 2023. The U.S. Navy named the ship in honor…
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Modern Era – October 1, 2022
Master Shipbuilder Open House
On October 1, 2022, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works hosted an open house honoring our 2020, 2021 and 2022 40-year Master Shipbuilders. Over 5500 BIW employees along with their families…
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Modern Era – June 18, 2022
John Basilone (DDG 122) Christening
The future USS John Basilone (DDG 122) was christened on June 18, 2022.
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Modern Era – March 30, 2022
Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) Keel Laying
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works celebrated the keel laying of the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) on March 30, 2022. The U.S. Navy named the ship in honor of…
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Modern Era – November 16, 2021
Quentin Walsh (DDG 132) Start of Fabrication Ceremony
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works celebrated the start of fabrication of the future USS Quentin Walsh (DDG 132) on November 16, 2021 at the Structural Fabrication Facility in East Brunswick.…
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Modern Era – October 2, 2021
Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) Christening Ceremony
BIW christened the U.S. Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, the future USS Carl M. Levin (DDG 120) on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. The ship is named for Sen. Carl Levin,…
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Modern Era – April 6, 2021
Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (DDG 124) Keel Laying Ceremony
On April 6, the keel for the future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (DDG 124) was laid, marking another great milestone at Bath Iron Works. Joining the celebration was the…
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Modern Era – November 30, 2020
William Charette (DDG 130) Start of Fabrication Ceremony
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works celebrated the start of fabrication of the future USS William Charette (DDG 130) on November 30, 2020 at the Structural Fabrication Facility in East Brunswick.…
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Modern Era – March 3, 2020
Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG 126) Start of Fabrication Ceremony
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works celebrated the start of fabrication of the shipyard’s first Flight III destroyer, Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG 126) on March 3, 2020. Louis H. Wilson…
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Modern Era – 2019
Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) Christening Ceremony
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works christened the U.S. Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) on Saturday, June 22, 2019. The ship is named for Sen. Daniel Inouye,…
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Modern Era – 2019
Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) Christening Ceremony
On Saturday, April 27, 2019 General Dynamics Bath Iron Works christened the U.S. Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002). The ship is named for President Lyndon…
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Modern Era – 2001
The last ship to be launched down the ways
The last ship to be launched down the ways was USS Mason (DDG 87) in 2001. Although these launches usually took about ninety seconds, a lot went into a smooth…
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