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Friday, June 04, 2010

Destroyer Spruance will be christened Saturday

Arleigh Burke classThe Navy will christen its newest destroyer, Spruance, at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bath Iron Works in Maine. The 9,200-ton destroyer is named for Adm. Raymond Spruance, whose leadership at the Battle of Midway contributed to a pivotal American victory during World War II, according to the Navy.

Designated DDG 111, Spruance is the 61st ship of the Arleigh Burke class. The ship is the second named for Spruance: The first Spruance was the lead ship of the Spruance class of destroyers, serving from 1973 to 2005.

Sean Stackley, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, will deliver the ceremony’s principal address. Ellen Spruance Holscher, granddaughter of the ship’s namesake, will serve as sponsor and will christen the ship.

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