Harvey C. Barnum Jr. told a crowd at Bath Iron Works he was humbled and grateful the ship was named after him.
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Bath Iron Works to christen latest destroyer
The USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. is named after a Medal of Honor recipient.
Bath Iron Works and union start contract talks this week
Machinists Union Local S6 went on strike during the last contract negotiations in 2020 and said it’s willing to strike again if necessary.
Contentious federal defense bill could bring BIW new destroyers, parking garage
The $886 million defense bill making its way through Congress includes key provisions for Bath Iron Works.
The Golden Rule docks in Maine to spread anti-war message
The 38-foot ketch, which has been called a peace boat, is on a tour of the Northeast and Great Lakes to promote nuclear disarmament.
Bath Iron Works’ latest destroyer commissioned into service
The USS Carl M. Levin, Bath Iron Works’ 38th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, will be homeported in Pearl Harbor.
Bath shipyard union hints at willingness to strike again ahead of contract negotiations
Defense analysts caution another strike could be ‘disastrous’ for the shipyard.
Bath Iron Works lays keel for latest destroyer
The USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. is Bath Iron Works’ first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer.
BIW destroyer production ramping up after delays, admiral says
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Mike Gilday joined Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King on a tour of Bath Iron Works Monday.
Bath Iron Works, Mississippi shipyard can’t produce destroyers fast enough, Navy says
Congress approved 3 destroyers for the current fiscal year, but Pentagon officials say the shipyards can’t build that many and wants to buy only 2 next year.