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April 16, 1944 - April
16, 2010 Sixty six years ago The USS Wisconsin was first commissioned, today April 16, 2010 the United States Navy officially donated the ship to the city of Norfolk, VA. A beautiful ceremony was held aboard the ships main deck in front of Turret 1. The official turnover came when VADM David Architzel, performed the long standing Naval tradition of presenting the long glass to Mayor Paul Fraim. This signifies that the Mayor now has the watch. The ships bell and whistle sounded while red, white and blue streamers were launched into the air and a 21 gun salute was rendered on shore. Nauticus Executive Director, Hank Lynch informed the attendees’ that parts of the ships interior will be opened to the public this year. Photo No.582 is a poster showing spaces to be opened. It was a great ceremony, the ship was decked out in red, white and blue bunting on a beautiful sunny day. |
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568 Invocation was presented by, Chairman of the Nauticus Board of Directors, Bob Tayler |
569 VADM David Architzel Mayor Paul Fraim |
570 Nauticus Executive Director Hank Lynch |
571 Exec. Director Lynch and Tom Bradshaw, President of the USS Wisconsin Association |
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573 VADM David Architzel |
574 VADM Architzel presenting the long glass to Mayor Fraim. |
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576 Mayor Fraim |
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581 Shipmates meet. Association VP Bill Ridings, Assoc. Pres. Tom Bradshaw and Chief Greg Snaza, former crew member. |
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