It was a high security, invitation-only event, drawing a list of guests including top U.S. Navy brass, NASA officials and even astronaut Neil Armstrong’s widow and granddaughter. Anacortes experienced yet another “15 minutes of fame” last weekend as dignitaries arrived for the Saturday afternoon christening of the first of two research vessels built by Dakota Creek Industries. Sally Knight Armstrong served as vessel “Sponsor,” swinging in style as she cracked a ceremonial bottle of champagne over the bow of the 238-ft. R/V Neil Armstrong as her granddaughter and DCI founder Dick Nelson applauded. Next spring another research vessel, this one named after astronaut Sally Ride, will be christened by DCI before service as an oceangraphic research vessel to be based in California. (This photo was taken by U.S. Navy photographer John Williams. Inset photo of Armstrong courtesy of NASA.)