Every milestone in a ship's life brings it one step closer to protecting our freedom. From major and minor lifts, to the start of fabrication and keel authentication ceremonies, these milestones are celebrated by the shipbuilder and our U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard customers. As the shipbuilder, we celebrate not only the significance of these milestones in the life of our ships, but recognize the achievements of the men and women of our workforce.
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
Stone (WMSL 758) is the ninth ship in the Legend-class of U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutters.
NAMESAKE
Elmer "Archie" Fowler Stone was a United States naval aviator and a commander in the United States Coast Guard and the namesake of the ninth U.S Coast Guard National Security Cutter.
EVENT INFORMATION
Important event details you need to know before attending a ship christening at Ingalls Shipbuilding
SHIP'S SPONSOR:
Laura Cavallo was born in Glen Cove, New York, and grew up on Long Island. She moved to central Florida in 1987 with her child and husband. She was married to a Vietnam veteran for 16 years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Cavallo worked in the county civil service as a 911 operator before retiring to help at her local Goodwill Store. She is the great-niece of ship namesake, Elmer Stone.