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    Future USS Bougainville (LHA 8) Keel Authenticated [Image 1 of 3]

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    This image documents the keel authentication ceremony for the USS Bougainville (LHA 8) at Ingalls Shipbuilding on March 14, 2019. The ceremony involves a ship sponsor, military personnel, and shipyard workers gathered around a ceremonial podium. Keel authentication is a traditional naval milestone marking the formal start of a ship's construction.

    PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES

    03.14.2019

    Photo by Samantha Crane 

    Supervisor of Shipbuilding Gulf Coast

    190314-N-BR470-1060: PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- Ship Sponsor Ellyn Dunford traces her initials before Ingalls Shipbuilding welder Cedric Harman welds them into a steel plate to be fastened to the ship during the keel authentication ceremony of the future USS Bougainville (LHA 8) at Huntington Ingalls Industries Pascagoula shipyard March 14. The laying of the keel traditionally marked the first step in ship construction. With today's advanced modular shipbuilding, the keel laying ceremony now recognizes the joining together of a ship's components and is a major milestone in the ship's construction. (U.S. Navy photo by Samantha Crane/Released)

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    Date Taken: 03.14.2019
    Date Posted: 03.14.2019 14:12
    Photo ID: 5178000
    VIRIN: 190314-N-BR470-1060
    Resolution: 2976x2146
    Size: 1.47 MB
    Location: PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI, US
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    This image documents the keel authentication ceremony for the USS Bougainville (LHA 8) at Ingalls Shipbuilding on March 14, 2019. The ceremony involves a ship sponsor, military personnel, and shipyard workers gathered around a ceremonial podium. Keel authentication is a traditional naval milestone marking the formal start of a ship's construction.
    A worker wearing a green hard hat, welding face shield, and protective gloves is engraving or welding a polished metal plaque. The plaque reads 'BOUGAINVILLE (LHA 8) MARCH 14, 2019', indicating this is a keel-laying or commemorative ceremony for a US Navy amphibious assault ship. The worker is using a precision tool, likely a TIG welder or engraving instrument, on the reflective brass or gold-toned plaque.
    A welding demonstration is taking place inside an industrial facility or hangar. A worker in a blue coverall and green hard hat is actively welding on a metal surface while a group of observers, including dignitaries or officials, hold welding shields to protect their eyes. A videographer is also present, documenting the event.

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