July 31, 2004: First Lady of the United States christens the ship after saying "I name this ship Texas, may God bless her and all who sail in her." To the left are Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Tx.) and Tom Schievelbein,
President of Northrop Grumman Newport News.

(Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Newport News)

 

July 31, 2004: First Lady of the United States christens the ship after saying "I name this ship Texas, may God bless her and all who sail in her." To the left are Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Tx.) and Tom Schievelbein,
President of Northrop Grumman Newport News.

(Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Newport News)

 

April 2005: Texas SSN-775 in a floating drydock preparing for her formal launch.

(Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Newport News)

 

April 8, 2005: Texas SSN-775 in the floating drydock moving into position for final launch.

(Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Newport News)

 

April 8, 2005: Texas SSN-775 in the floating drydock moving into position for final launch.

(Photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman Newport News)