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USS Pringle and the USS Stanly ~ Launching Day
These photos and items were contributed by Admiral Larson's son Don on Sept 20, 2003 

Invitation to the Launching

Launching Program

Honored Guests arrive at Admiral Allen's home

 USS Pringle & USS Stanly

Introductory Remarks

 Spectators
Captain Speaks on the late Admiral Pringle

First Rivet presented to the Sponsor
Flowers presented to the Sponsor Sponsor draws back the Champaign bottle
Sponsor breaks the Champaign bottle USS Pringle slides down the ways
USS Pringle enters the water