Dual Launch Christening Bottle

Photograph

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Origformat: Print-Photographic; Resolution: 600

Name/Title

Dual Launch Christening Bottle

Description

A black and white photo of the christening bottle used for the USS Tillman (DD-641) and the USS Beatty (DD-640) during dual christening ceremonies at the Charleston Naval Shipyard on December 20, 1941.

Context

The Charleston Naval Shipyard supported the US Navy from 1901 until its closing in 1996. The first US Navy vessels of the fleet saw repair work at the Charleston Navy Yard in 1910, with the shipyard soon venturing into the construction of smaller ships. The first large vessels, destroyers, began construction after the United States entered World War I. The shipyard would expand significantly during World War II to support the war effort, constructing and repairing ships to keep up with the increased demand.

Collection

Charleston Naval Shipyard

Acquisition

Accession

2010.00001

Source or Donor

Palmer W. Oliff

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

Dec 20, 1941

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

"1820-41 US Navy Yard, Charleston, SC. December 20, 1941. Dual Launching USS Beatty (DD640) and USS Tillman (DD 641) Christening Bottle USS Tillman. File 11951."

Update Date

October 2, 2025