GD-NASSCO launched the 4th T-AKE ship for the Navy tonight; Here's a video from the stand.
The contract to build her was awarded to National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) of San Diego, California, on 18 July 2003. She was launched from the building ways into the San Diego Bay on the evening of 15 May 2007; Bolling Byrd Clarke, Admiral Byrd's eldest daughter broke the ceremonial bottle of champagne on the ship's bow to start the launch amid fireworks and fanfare. The ship is scheduled to be part of the Pacific Fleet.
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