Mayor Will Lay Keel On USS Cooperstown Ship's Construction Begins In Wisconsin The USS Cooperstown's sister ship, the USS Freedom, is already under sail. COOPERSTOWN – The Navy is planning a keel-laying ceremony for the USS Cooperstown this Tuesday in Marinette, Wisc., and Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh is planning to attend on behalf of her constituents. The keel is the first part of a ship put in place, and the mayor will serve as “keel authenticator,” lowering the first module into…
