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Ready for launching ceremonies.
Stern view prior to launching. Note welders, workman and size of props.
Mrs. Graham Coghlan just prior to christening the Coghlan, apparently at
night.
Last minute instructions to Mrs. Graham Coghlan.
"I christen thee United States Ship Coghlan DD606" .
Down the ways! 12 Feb 1942. Note that the sign is already up for the USS Bush; Bethlehem had
already converted over to the building of Fletcher Class DD's. Bush was sunk off Okinawa, 6 April 1945 by 3 kamikaze hits, but 227 survived.
Coghlan riding high in the water and being attended by tugs just after launch. Note
missing after superstructure. Typical dark, foggy, San Francisco Feb 12, 1942
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