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Carol Armstrong christening the R/V Neil Armstsrong.

Carol Armstrong christening the R/V Neil Armstsrong.
Carol Armstrong christening the R/V Neil Armstsrong.
Carol Armstrong christening the R/V Neil Armstsrong.
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Carol Armstrong christening the R/V Neil Armstsrong.
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03/29/2014
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Caption from Oceanus magazine, Vol. 56, No. 2, inside back cover:
Carol Armstrong first learned about Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution when she was asked to serve as the sponsor of the new WHOI research vessel that would bear her husband’s name. What began with the smash of a champagne bole and the gift of Neil’s Congressional Gold Medal at the R/V Armstrong’s dedication has grown into a much deeper connection to the ocean. As a member of WHOI’s Corporation and a longtime annual supporter, Carol took her own “one small step” for ocean science recently. She made a bequest to ensure future generations of scientists would have the resources necessary to explore this planet’s vast oceans.
Caption from Oceanus magazine, Vol. 56, No. 1, Pg. 53:
The more I learned about WHOI, the more impressed I became with the oceanographers’ passion for discovery. This quest for knowledge is something Neil and I both value deeply, which is why I added this important organization to my estate plans. I encourage others to take a similar step to foster future discovery at WHOI.”
Caption from Oceanus magazine, Vol. 52, No. 1, Pg. 37:
Carol Armstrong, wife of the late astronaut Neil Armstrong and the ships sponsor, broke a bottle of champagne across the bow of the ship bearing her husbands name during the dedication ceremony on March 29, 2014.
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Carol Armstrong, wife of Naval aviator and the first man to set foot on the moon, Neil Armstrong, christened the research vessel bearing her husband's name in 2014. R/V Neil Armstrong is a 238-foot ship owned by the U.S. Navy and operated by WHOI to carry up to 24 scientists almost anywhere on the global ocean on research expeditions lasting up to 40 days. On Wednesday, April 6, watch live as the ship sails into its home port of Woods Hole for the first time.
United States Navy photo by John F. Williams/Released
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