(The launch time of 7:35 AM was dictated by the high tide.)
The weather forecast was rain and the weather did not disappoint! It was very heavily overcast when we arrived. But the band was playing, banners flew, and a festive mood prevailed in spite of the threatening rain. Jumbotrons provided a view for those in the back. We were surprised at the size of the crowd! We guessed there were 500 or more people who braved the early hours and nasty weather to see Drew launched!
Tents provided cover from the rain (which started just after we arrived and kept up throughout the entire ceremony) but unfortunately the tent blocked most of our view of the ship!
When the speechifying was done and the launch was signaled, Bob worked his way down the side of the tent and got this sequence.
It was really exciting to see this massive ship glide into the water with her whistle blowing and banners streaming, while the band played "Anchors Away!"
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