THE COMMISSIONING CEREMONY

Orders of the Navy Department

to Commission the Ship

Rear Admiral Wilder D. Baker, U. S. N.

Commandant U. S. Naval Base, Boston

 

Commissioning

National Anthem

Hoisting of National Ensign, Jack,

and Commission Pennant

 

Hoisting of the Commandant's Personal Flag

Invocation

The Chaplain

 

Address

The Commandant, U. S.  Naval Base, Boston

 

Reading of Orders and Acceptance of Command

The Commanding Officer

 

Setting the Watch

Address

The Commanding Officer

 

Pipe Down

Guests are invited to come aboard for refreshments and

inspection of the ship.