Louisville (CA 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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Bannerf 'My Old Kentucky I-Iomef and then a series of lively tunes. Mlmmediately after the christening of the Louisville, exercises marking the laying of the keel for the U. S. S. Astoria, a sister ship of the Louisville, were conducted. mln his brief introductory address, Admiral of the contract date, March 13, 1931, but at a considerable saving in cost to the Govern- ment under tl1e contract price., uAdmiral Ziegemeier concluded his remarks by introducing Representative Thatcher. Ex- pressing regret that William B. I-Iarrison, four capable young Mayorf was unable to be pres- 4 1 ACCOUNTS APPEARING IN SEATTLE PAPERS OF THE U. S. S. LOUISVILLE'S PRELIMINARY FLOATING AND CHRISTENING Ziegerneier described the Louisville and the remarkable record made in her construction. - Wflust about two years and two months ago we laid the keel of the Louisville in this dry-dock,' the Admiral declared. 6We now launch her practically 86 percent complete. We expect within the next few months to turn her over to the United States for com- mission. - 46 4We expect to finish not only well ahead ent, Representative Thatcher declared that Gnevertheless, he is here in spirit, as are also the great body of citizens of Louisville, espe- cially the school children, who are keenly interested in this great eventf M This is a great occasion in a great country,' Mr. Thatcher said. uln naming its newest fighting unit for Louisville, Mr. Thatcher asserted, the Navy honors the chief city of the South, second n- l 1 f E 2 f 5 F ' . ' -f , I A Q.. ,, T . I J 4 A , vw! U W, :N 1 , , F I P r k

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CHRISTENED MU. S. S. LOUISVILLEQ, 1 SEPTEMBER, 1930

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THE COMMISSIONING CEREMONY, 15 JANUARY, 1931, IS HELD BEFORE THE LOUISVlLLE,S FIRST CREW ASSEMBLED IN DRESS UNIFORM ON THE FANTAIL