Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 The American and Hawaiian flag in the banner hanging from the bow of the Maunawili symbolized the role of the ship as a part of the U.S. Jones Act fleet and Matson’s lifeline to Hawaii.

Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 Guest seating with programs and visors.

Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 The Maunawili provides a dramatic backdrop for the christening event.

Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 Presentation of Colors: Dover Air Force Base Color Guard

Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 Guests stand for the pledge of allegiance.

Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 Invocation The Reverend James D. Von Dreele Seaman’s Church Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 Reverend Von Dreele presents Captain Brian McNamara, master of the Maunawili, with a bible.

Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 Guest speakers included CEOs, company vice presidents and a Lieutenant General

Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 Young Jones Act supporters.

Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 Maryanna Shaw prepares for the traditional breaking of the champagne bottle against the hull of the Maunawili, with her husband, Charles Stockholm, chairman of A&B and Matson on hand. The champagne was Maui Brut.

Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 I Christen Thee…

Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 … Maunawili!

Christening Ceremony July 17, 2004 The U.S. flag displayed on the house of the Maunawili underscored the U.S. Jones Act theme of the event.