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Construction of the USS KING
The USS KING was authorized by Congress in the 1956 Shipbuilding Program. Her keel was laid in March 1957 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Bremerton, Washington. She was launched 6 December 1958, and commissioned on 17 November 1960.
Keel Laying
Laying The Keel - 01 March 1957 (from the Shakedown Cruise Book)
Launching & Christening
One week prior to launch - 26 November 1958 (from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard)
Waterborne prior to Christening - 06 December 1958 (from the National Archives, College Park, MD)
Mrs. Oliver W. van den Berg christens USS KING - 06 December 1958 (from the National Archives, College Park, MD)
Commissioning
Raising the flag for the first time aboard USS KING - 17 November 1960 (from the National Archives, College Park, MD)
USS KING (DLG-10) - As Built (from Gerry Cook, Plankowner)
