A final chapter came to a close with the final christening at the
Quincy Fore River Shipyard. Just before noon a group of fellow
Ironworker from Local 7, Boston and the rest of the crew paid
tribute to fallen Ironworker brother Bobby Harvey in a topping off
and christening ceremony. Steve "Gully" Gullage spoke before
family and the crew and christened the Goliath Crane the USS
Harvey. An unusually balmy day, he spoke of the brotherhood
and bonds that are special amongst these men of steel. A bottle
of champagne was smashed on the last leg section that was
loaded a couple days ago. "If you show up with your boots tied
every day, you stand a chance of making it in this trade" he
stated later in the afternoon. "There is no light duty work here"
stated Chucky Glavin of Local 7. "We've booked about 35,000
hours, 17 man years" on this project said Greg Nordholm of
Norsar. They have been at it for just over one year.
Quincy Fore River Shipyard. Just before noon a group of fellow
Ironworker from Local 7, Boston and the rest of the crew paid
tribute to fallen Ironworker brother Bobby Harvey in a topping off
and christening ceremony. Steve "Gully" Gullage spoke before
family and the crew and christened the Goliath Crane the USS
Harvey. An unusually balmy day, he spoke of the brotherhood
and bonds that are special amongst these men of steel. A bottle
of champagne was smashed on the last leg section that was
loaded a couple days ago. "If you show up with your boots tied
every day, you stand a chance of making it in this trade" he
stated later in the afternoon. "There is no light duty work here"
stated Chucky Glavin of Local 7. "We've booked about 35,000
hours, 17 man years" on this project said Greg Nordholm of
Norsar. They have been at it for just over one year.
The 1,200 ton
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Gully's message is as
clear as the day,
today's about honoring
brother Bobby Harvey.
clear as the day,
today's about honoring
brother Bobby Harvey.
Work resumes after the
dedication ceremony,
just a few more days to
go before setting sail.
dedication ceremony,
just a few more days to
go before setting sail.
Pat McDermott, Safety
Director for Local 7
signs the leg section.
Director for Local 7
signs the leg section.
Workers depart the
USS Harvey to break
for lunch at noon time.
USS Harvey to break
for lunch at noon time.
Local 7 Ironworker Steve
"Gully" Gullage
addressed those in
attendance. His
message spoke of
unwavering unity, loyalty
and brotherhood.
"Gully" Gullage
addressed those in
attendance. His
message spoke of
unwavering unity, loyalty
and brotherhood.
A personal message
and tribute to Bobby,
avid Bruins fan, loving
son and husband.
and tribute to Bobby,
avid Bruins fan, loving
son and husband.
Family, friends and
former workers enjoy
the ceremony with an
outdoor picnic.
former workers enjoy
the ceremony with an
outdoor picnic.
Jenn Harvey signs
the last leg in honor
of her husband
Bobby Harvey.
the last leg in honor
of her husband
Bobby Harvey.
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Welding Inspector
Harry Georgeakakis
of Keville Enterprises
of Marshfield, MA
inspects the sea
lashing and signs off
on the final welding.
Harry Georgeakakis
of Keville Enterprises
of Marshfield, MA
inspects the sea
lashing and signs off
on the final welding.
