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10 Nov 1908

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Fargo Forum And Daily Republican in Fargo, North Dakota

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Fargo Forum And Daily Republican

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Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America

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Nov 10, 1908

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North Dakota Launched as Nation's First Dreadnought

At Fore River Shipbuilding Co in Quincy Mass on November 10 the battleship North Dakota was christened with a bottle of champagne as Rear Admiral Bowles presided Miss Mary Benton served as sponsor before a crowd of more than 10 000 officials and spectators from North Dakota Massachusetts and national government The launch occurred at 12 27 p m amid a band cheers and a bedlam of whistles with dignitaries including Gov John Burke Brig Gen W B Emery and naval attaches in attendance.

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Boston Mass North Dakota United States Navy Fore River Shipbuilding Co Bowles Mary Benton Massachusetts Aia Anna Fore River Shiphousing Co Taeekone John Burke Hotel Vendome South Station Fore River W. B. Emery Guild Talbot Aldrich Philip Sears Benton Dinestn Alice Nelson Page Grand Forks N. D Benson Rentzman Radler Dequino Baron von Preuschen Eliot Snow Charles Skentelberg Wm. T. Shea Admir Swift A. 8. Snow America Advent National Navy Quincy Governor Burke Mary L. Benton Francis Bowles Fore River Company Miss Benton Admiral Bowles Burke
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First American Dreadnought Christened by Fargo Girl

Miss Mary L. Benton of Fargo christened the new American dreadnought today, a sister ship to the Delaware. The battleship, 20 000 tons, 518 feet long, uses Curtis turbines and will carry ten 12 inch guns. It requires 55 officers and 878 men, with total cost to be announced.

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Miss Benton Fargo Alice Nelson Page North Dakota Delaware United States Navy Curtis United States United When
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Miss Benton Names North Dakota at Ship Launch

Miss Benton christened the battleship North Dakota with a champagne bottle at Weymouth harbor Quincy Mass. Admirals Bowles and Gov. Burke lauded the launch as dignitaries from several states attended. The vessel slid into the water marking the start of its naval service amid ceremony and inspections.

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