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The launch of USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Newport News, Virginia, United States.
View of the hull of 20,000 ton USS Enterprise aircraft carrier, mother-ship for the U.S. Navy's fighting eagles, at Newport News, Virginia, United States. USS Enterprise (CV-6) slides down at its gala launch. Mrs Claude Swanson, wife of the navy secretary, sponsors the giant craft.
USS Enterprise (CV-6), a 20-thousand ton aircraft carrier, is launched at Newport News, Virginia
The bow of the USS Enterprise (CV-6) is covered with red white and blue bunting as she sits on the ways in Newport News shipbuiding yard. Workmen drive out stakes holding her in position. A crowd of spectators is gathered for the event. Sponsor,Lulie Swanson, wife of Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson, holds bottle of champagne for the christening. She stands on a platform with several other persons, including two Naval officers. Mrs. Swanson swings the bottle, suspended on a line decorated with American flags. The Enterprise begins to move down the ways. Closeup of Mrs. Swanson. The Enterprise entering the water. Closeup of two girls and a boy watching the launch. The oldest girl applauds.