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Keel Laying - Launching
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 | 52k | Commemorative post mark on the occasion of the keel laying ceremony of the Guitarro (SSN-665), 9 December 1965, at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA. | Courtesy of Jim Richardson. | |
 | 126k | Chaplain CDR Benoit Galland opens the keel laying ceremony for the Guitarro (SSN-665) at Mare Island on 9 Dec 1965. Pictured from left to right: RADM Edward J. Fahy, USN, Shipyard Commander; Lou Burgeline, Head of Plant
Equipment (Honorary Keel Layer), CDR Benoit Galland, CHC, USN; Ed Weber, Inspector of Ship Mechanical Systems (Honorary Keel Layer); Walter Sobotor, President of Mare Island Metal Trades Council (Honorary Keel Layer); Howard Powell, Master of Sheetmetal Shop (Honorary Keel Layer); Capt. D. T. Holmer, USN, Shipyard Production Officer.
| USN photo # MSA-70871-12/65, courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 144k | RADM Edward J. Fahy, USN, Shipyard Commander authenticates the keel of the Guitarro (SSN-665) at Mare Island on 9 Dec 1965.
| USN photo # MSA-70874-12/65, courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 107k | The Keel plaque of the Guitarro (SSN-665), dated 12/9/1965.
| USN photo # MSA-70875-12-65, courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 352k | The installation of Guitarro's (SSN-665) sail on the building way on 22 April 1968. | USN photo # 82650-4-68 courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 104k | A clipping from the 26 July 1968 Mare Island newspaper "Tie Line". The photo shows Joe Honodel, Superintendent of Shop 64 (Shipwrights) is giving Paul F. Minasiian, Electrical Group Superintendent instruction on his duties as the triggerman for the launching of the Guitarro (SSN-665) on 27 July 1968.
| USN photo courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 95k | Mrs. John McNay Taylor, Sponsor for the launching of the Guitarro (SSN-665) at Mare Island on 27 July 1968. She was the wife of VADM John McNay Taylor, USN (Ret). The Guitarro was the 14th nuclear submarine launched at Mare Island.
| USN photo # MSA-86040-7-68, courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 104k | Mrs. John McNay Taylor, Sponsor and Mrs. John Sutro, Matron of Honor for the launching of the Guitarro (SSN-665) on 27 July 1968 at Mare Island.
| USN photo # MSA-86041-7-68, courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 764k | The official launching party for the Guitarro (SSN-665) on 27 July 1968 at Mare Island. Seated left to right: Mrs. Paul F. Minasian; Mrs. L. B. Mayer; Mrs. John Sutro (Matron of Honor); Mrs. John McNay Taylor (Sponsor); Mrs. J. H. McQuilkin; Mrs. R. L. Leggett; Mrs. H. R. Adrianse; and Mrs. A. S. Kirkland. Standing left to right: Mr. Paul F. Minasian; RADM E. J. Fahy (NAVSHIPSYSCOM); Capt. L. B. Mayer (Deputy Shipyard Commander); Mr. John Sutro; VADM John McNay Taylor (Ret.); Representative Robert L. Leggett; RADM J. H. McQuilkin (Shipyard Commander); Capt. H. R. Adrianse (Production Officer); LCDR A. S. Kirkland (Chaplain). | Navy Photo # 86044-7-68, courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum via Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 118k | RADM J. H. McQuilkin, USN, Shipyard Commander speaks at the launching of the Guitarro (SSN-665) on 27 July 1968 at Mare Island.
| USN photo # MSA-86050-7-68, courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 159k | Representative Robert L. Leggett and RADM J. H. McQuilkin inspect the honor guard at the launching of the Guitarro (SSN-665) on 27 July 1968 at Mare Island. The Honor Guard was composed of students from Naval Schools Command, Mare Island. | USN photo MSA 86046-7-68, courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 103k | This picture appeared in the 2 Aug 1968 issue of the Mare Island newspaper "Tie Line" showing the christening of the Guitarro (SSN-665) at Mare Island on 27 July 1968.
| USN photo courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 506k | Bow view of Guitarro (SSN-665) and her launch cradle on the ways early on her launch date of 27 July 1968 at Mare Island. | Navy Photo # 86034-7-68, courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum via Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 552k | The launch trigger for the Guitarro (SSN-665). | Navy Photo # 86035-7-68, courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum via Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 871k | Bow view of Guitarro (SSN-665) on the ways. | Navy Photo # 86038-7-68, courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum via Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 786k | Stern view of the Guitarro (SSN-665). | Navy Photo # 86039-7-68, courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum via Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 878k | The Guitarro (SSN-665) is ready for launching. | Navy Photo # 86053-7-68, courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum via Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 526k | Mrs John McNav Taylor, Sponsor, christens the Guitarro (SSN-665) on 27 July 1968 at Mare Island.
| USN photo # 86057-7-68, courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 817k | The Guitarro (SSN-665) is christened. | Navy Photo # 86056-7-68, courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum via Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 888k | The Guitarro (SSN-665) is headed down the building ways. | Navy Photo # 86058-7-68, courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum via Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 952k | Guitarro (SSN-665) entering the water at Mare Island on 27 July 1968. | USN photo # 86061A-7-68 TH, courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. via Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. Photo added 06/22/12. |
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 | 1.10k | The Guitarro (SSN-665) at the end of the launching ways and entering the waters, 27 July 1968 at Mare Island.
| USN photo courtesy of Jim Stats and submitted by Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 2.02k | PDF of the Guitarro (SSN-665) launching program at Mare Island on 27 July 1968. | USN photo courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 667k | This picture appeared in the 2 Aug 1968 issue of the Mare Island newspaper
"Tie Line" showing the Guitarro (SSN-665) in dry dock 2 after her launching at Mare Island on 27 July 1968. She was in dry dock to drop the launching cradle.
| Navy Photo # 86035-7-68, courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum via Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 71k | First day cover for the launching of Guitarro (SSN-665).
| Courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 95k | Another first day cover for the launching of Guitarro (SSN-665). This one lists the nuclear submarines built at Mare Island up to the Guitarro.
| Courtesy of Darryl L. Baker. | |
 | 916k | The Guitarro (SSN-665) is in the channel on her way to dry dock to drop the launching cradle on 27 July 1968 at Mare Island. The tugs from left to right: Satanta (TYM-270) with DeKaury (YTM-178) and Sea Mule (TYL-614) at the stern and YTL-435 is at the bow. There is an unidentified YTB in the background. | Navy Photo # 86063-7-68, courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum via Darryl L. Baker. | |
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