January 5, 1981: Keel laying ceremony for the John L. Hall FFG-32 at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine.

February 28, 1981: John L. Hall FFG-32 under construction at Bath Iron Works.

July 24, 1981: Dr. Susan Hall Godson, ship's sponsor, christens the John L. Hall FFG-32 at the launch ceremony.

July 24, 1981: The John L. Hall FFG-32 sliding down the ways at Bath Iron Works.

July 24, 1981: John L. Hall FFG-32 just after being launched at Bath Iron Works.