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WATCH: Navy launches future USS Indianapolis in Wisconsin bay

Posted at 5:53 PM, Apr 18, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-18 22:43:59-04

WISCONSIN -- The future U.S.S. Indianapolis was launched into the waters in Wisconsin during a ceremony on Wednesday. 

The ship, which is the Navy's 17th Littoral Combat Ship, was launched at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wisconsin. 

PHOTOS | Christening & launch of future USS Indianapolis

Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly's wife, Jill, officially launched the ship. 

Jill also christened the ship on Saturday. 

You can watch the launching in the video player above and the christening below. 

Video provided by Lockheed Martin

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