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The video comes from David Law, who was onboard the Canopus from 1976 to 1977. He was a Photographer's Mate Second Class in the Photo Lab.
David was lucky enough to attended the Ceremony and using his Naval photo-graphic skills took almost 2.5 hours of video of the preparation for the ceremony; the ceremony itself; and the Canopus departure from Kings Bay. As you will see, he did a GREAT job!
The full movie was been edit down to about a hour and half and broken into 15 clips. If your browser-video player combination allows, you may be able to stream it. Otherwise depending on the speed of your Internet connection, it make take several minutes to a very long time for it to download first before it will start playing.
The video is available as a high-quality high-resolution two DVD disc set. Disc 1 is the edited 1.5 hour movie. The second disc is the complete 2.5 hour of footage, which is a must-have if you were there and think you may be in a missing scene. The set can be ordered through the Ship's Store for $20.
If you see yourself in one of the clips, please leave a message in the Deck Log.
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CLIP 01
The CANOPUS decked out in flags and pageantry.
Get a salute from the OOD as you request permission to come onboard and visit the Quarterdeck area.
Hear an announcement over the Ship's 1MC.
Walk down the gangplank for the very last time.
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(size 23mb - runtime 4.5 mins) |
CLIP 02
Crewmembers socializing prior to the ceremony. Looking sharp in their dress whites!
Guests arrivals.
Ship's bell being polished and on display.
Crew boarding CANOPUS for the last time. |
(size 32mb - runtime 6 mins) |
CLIP 03
Our old Canopus AS-9 heroes.
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(size 16mb - runtime 3 mins) |
CLIP 04
LT explaining the ceremonial spyglass.
Presentation of the Honor Guard.
Officers and Marines mustering.
More guest arrivals, include our first CO, Admiral Barrett.
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(size 31mb - runtime 6 mins) |
CLIP 05
Commencement of ceremonies:
Piping aboard senior officers.
Color guard presenting colors.
Singing of the National Anthem.
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(size 30mb - runtime 6 mins) |
CLIP 06
Invocation by LT Melody Goodwin, CHC, USNR.
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(size 10mb - runtime 2 mins) |
CLIP 07
Introduction of the 4 past Commanding Officers: Captain John M. Barrett November 1965 - August 1966
Captain Michael J. Lees July 1984 - June 1986
Captain Thomas J. O'Brien Jr. June 1986 - July 1988
Captain C. J. Ihrig February 1992 - March 1994
Lastly, the group of old Canopus AS-9 heroes that were present.
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(size 10mb - runtime 2 mins) |
CLIP 08
Nice remarks by RADM Winford Ellis, Commander, Submarine Group Ten, on the CANOPUS Legacy.
After all, we did win the Cold War.
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(size 19mb - runtime 4 mins) |
CLIP 09
The speech from Captain Lyle D. Meirer, Commander, Submarine Squadron Twenty, was largely not audible, but great closeups of the flags decorating the ship and the fantail.
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(size 6mb - runtime 1 min) |
CLIP 10
Remarks by Captain Ronald B. Glover, last Commanding Officer, USS Canopus (AS-34).
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(size 33mb - runtime 6.5 mins) |
CLIP 11
"Haul down the Commissioning Pennant, Union Jack and Ensign."
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(size 28mb - runtime 5.5 mins) |
CLIP 12
The ship's company lay ashore, while America the Beautiful was sung. |
(size 31mb - runtime 6 mins) |
CLIP 13
"Captain, the watch is secured."
Benediction. |
(size 15mb - runtime 3 mins) |
CLIP 14
Conclusion of ceremony as Anchors Aweigh was played.
"Captain, United States Navy, departing." |
(size 15mb - runtime 3 mins) |
CLIP 15
CANOPUS being untied from the pier and leaving Kings Bay for James River Fleet Reserve. |
(size 68mb - runtime 14 mins)
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