McKee (AS 41) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1981

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5wi..i ' j U i • Tl The principal speaker, Washington Congressman Norm DICKS, praised LSCC for its below-the-cost and ahead-of-schedule performance in its production of the MCKEE. He continued, I hope that performance serves as a model to other shipbuilders . The Executive Officer, CDR G. R. WATERMAN, then ordered the piping of the crew to quarters and the setting of the first watch. At this point, the ship was officially manned, and considered a working ship of the U. S. Naval Fleet.

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IBtata WKMHMB THE LEGEND BEGINS Patiently waiting, visitors and crew await the moment when the ceremony begins. .- flB— Win 111 The band begins to play. The excitement of what is about to take place has everyone on the edge of their seat. My, but the ship looks great! is heard in the seats. The legend begins . . . The USS MCKEE was officially accepted as a Submarine Tender of the United States Navy during an enthusiastic ceremony at the Seattle Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company, on August 15, 1981. During the ceremony Captain D.S. GOR- HAM read his orders from the Chief of Naval Operations, ordering him to assume command of the ship. LSCC President, L. A. SMITH, wished the crew happy and smooth sailing aboard the MCKEE, and added that the MCKEE is a great ship . . . and deserves a great crew. Additionally, Rear Admiral J. D. WILLIAMS, the Commander of the Naval Base, Seattle, addressed to the large crowd, Not only does Lockheed think they ' ve built a good ship, the crew does too. 65

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