Launching the USS Key West - 07.20.1985

The Journey Begins. . . .

Newport News, Virginia (July 20, 1985) -- Attending the launching of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) are, from right to left, Robert H. Conn, Assistant Secretary of the Navy; his wife, Virginia, Sponsor; his daughter Catherine, Maid of Honor; and Edward Campbell, President of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. DoD photo by Newport News Shipbuilding.

 

Newport News, Virginia (July 20, 1985) -- Mrs. Virginia Conn, wife of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Robert H. Conn, and their daughter, Catherine, pose for a photo during the launching of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722). DoD photo by Newport News Shipbuilding.

 

Newport News, Virginia (July 20, 1985) -- Robert H. Conn, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, speaks during the launching ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722).
Photo Courtesty of the Ida Woodward Barron Collection
May Hill Russell Library.
DoD Version of Photo.

 

Photo Courtesty of the Ida Woodward Barron Collection
May Hill Russell Library
History Department
Monroe County Library System
700 Flemming Street
Key West, Florida 33040