An earthenware plate commemorating the launch of the USS 'Enterprise' 1960. Printed in brown with a view of the vessel at sea in the centre inscribed 'U.S.S. Enterprise'. The plate has a cross hatched printed border inset with shields on which are depicted seven earlier ships of that name with stars, stripes and tridents on the cross hatching. On the lower rim is the US arms flanked with two anchors and an eagle above. The maker's name is printed and impressed on the base which is also inscribed 'NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING AND DRY DOCK COMPANY Position of Ships Limited Edition 1960'. 'USS Enterprise. The first, a sloop (1775-77) captured from British, fought at Lake Champlain under Gen. B. Arnold. Second (1777), an armed schooner, conveyed transports in Chesapeake Bay. Third (1799-1823), a 12-gun schooner commanded by Decatur, Porter and Hull, served in war against Barbary pirates and War of 1812. Fourth (1831-45), a 10-gun schooner, helped suppress African slave trade. Fifth (1877-1909), Steam corvette , with added sailpower. Served with European Squadron until 1891 when converted to a training ship. Sixth (1917-19), built as yacht, was patrol vessel in World War I. Seventh (1938-56), famous 827 ft carrier built as Newport News, took part in every major carrier action in World War II. Eight ENTERPRISE (1960), built at Newport News, is world's first nuclear-powered carrier and 4-screw atomic ship. Length-1100; extreme width-252'; powered by 8 reactors.'