September 27, 1982: Keel laying ceremony for the Nicholas FFG-47 at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine.

November 8, 1982: Nicholas FFG-47 (right) under construction at Bath Iron Works.

February 1, 1983: Nicholas FFG-47 (left) under construction at Bath Iron Works.

April 23, 1983: Ship's sponsor Elizabeth M. Tryon christens the Nicholas FFG-47.

April 23, 1983: Launch of the Nicholas FFG-47 at Bath Iron Works.