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Berth of a Warship The first keel section is laid in Hunters Point Dry Dock #2 a SFBNSY December 12, 1962 |
Work in Progress |
Work in Progress Courtesy CMDR Ken Youngmann (Plankowner) |
Landing of the Bow |
. Work in Progress Courtesy CMDR Ken Youngmann (Plankowner). |
One of Horne's main propulsion units goes aboard. |
First bucket of water is poured into drydock prior to launch |
Horne was a flat top for a while |
1st time afloat October 30, 1964 |
Christening Ceremony 30 October 1964 Courtesy CMDR Ken Youngmann (Plankowner) |
Mrs Frederick Horne christens the "30" October 30, 1964 |
Lowering of the aft stack (circa 1965) |
Terrier Missile Launcher Installation |
Work in Progress Courtesy CMDR Ken Youngmann (Plankowner) |
Attaching the sonar dome (1966) |
Dry Dock April 1966 Courtesy CMDR Rudolf Bredderman (Plankowner) |
Bow shot just prior to undocking - 1966 Courtesy CMDR Ken Youngmann (Plankowner) |
Hunters Point (1966) |
Drydock June 1966 Courtesy CMDR Ken Youngmann (Plankowner) |
Dry Dock 1966 Courtesy CMDR Ken Youngmann (Plankowner) |
Last photo of 1966 Courtesy CMDR Ken Youngmann (Plankowner) |
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IC1 (SW) on Horne 89-91.
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