Laid down by Avondale Marine Way, Avondale, LA.
seventeen miles north of New Orleans, LA.
Her keel was laid on October 29, 1958.
Under Construction north of New Orleans.
Notice the Mississippi river bridge in the
backgoround! You will see it later!
A good show of the bow befor being launched.
DE1035 preparing for launch day!
Launched and underway, passing under the
Mississippi River Bridge headed for open water.
This photo thanks to Jay Corkran, EN.