September 3, 1991: Keel laying ceremony for the John S. McCain DDG-56 at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine.

September 25, 1992: John S. McCain DDG-56 seen the day before launch at Bath Iron Works.

September 25, 1992: John S. McCain DDG-56 seen the day before launch at Bath Iron Works.

September 26, 1992: Launch day for the John S. McCain DDG-56 at Bath Iron Works.

September 26, 1992: From left to right are U.S. Senator from Arizona John S. McCain, Roberta McCain (widow
of Adm. John S. McCain Jr.), John McCain IV, Meghan McCain, ship's maid of honor and Cindy H. McCain, ship's
sponsor seen at the christening and launch ceremony for the John S. McCain DDG-56 at Bath Iron Works.