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USS Hartley DE-1029

USS Hartley DE-1029

The USS Hartley (DE 1029) was a destroyer escort of the Dealey class, built for the United States Navy during the Cold War to address the growing threat of Soviet...

USS Hartley DE-1029

The USS Hartley (DE 1029) was a destroyer escort of the Dealey class, built for the United States Navy during the Cold War to address the growing threat of Soviet...

USS Anzio CG-68

USS Anzio CG-68

The USS Anzio (CG-68) is a guided missile cruiser of the Ticonderoga class, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Construction of the ship began on November 26, 1989, and...

USS Anzio CG-68

The USS Anzio (CG-68) is a guided missile cruiser of the Ticonderoga class, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Construction of the ship began on November 26, 1989, and...

USS Iowa BB-61

USS Iowa BB-61

The USS Iowa (BB 61) stands as a testament to American engineering and naval strength, embodying the innovation and might of its era. Built at the New York Naval Shipyard,...

USS Iowa BB-61

The USS Iowa (BB 61) stands as a testament to American engineering and naval strength, embodying the innovation and might of its era. Built at the New York Naval Shipyard,...

USS Nashville LPD-13

USS Nashville LPD-13

The USS Nashville (LPD-13) was a distinguished amphibious transport dock in the United States Navy, part of the Austin class of ships. Built by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company in...

USS Nashville LPD-13

The USS Nashville (LPD-13) was a distinguished amphibious transport dock in the United States Navy, part of the Austin class of ships. Built by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company in...

USS Cockrill DE-398

USS Cockrill DE-398

The USS Cockrill (DE 398) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort built during World War II to enhance the U.S. Navy's capabilities in anti-submarine warfare and convoy protection. Construction...

USS Cockrill DE-398

The USS Cockrill (DE 398) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort built during World War II to enhance the U.S. Navy's capabilities in anti-submarine warfare and convoy protection. Construction...

USS Parsons DD-949

USS Parsons DD-949

The USS Parsons (DD 949) was a destroyer of the Forrest Sherman class, built for the U.S. Navy during the Cold War era to enhance the fleet’s capabilities at a...

USS Parsons DD-949

The USS Parsons (DD 949) was a destroyer of the Forrest Sherman class, built for the U.S. Navy during the Cold War era to enhance the fleet’s capabilities at a...

USS Forrest Sherman DD-931

USS Forrest Sherman DD-931

The USS Forrest Sherman (DD 931) was a significant advancement in naval technology and design for the United States Navy during the mid-20th century. Built at the Bath Iron Works...

USS Forrest Sherman DD-931

The USS Forrest Sherman (DD 931) was a significant advancement in naval technology and design for the United States Navy during the mid-20th century. Built at the Bath Iron Works...

USS George K Mackenzie DD-836

USS George K. Mackenzie DD-836

The USS George K. MacKenzie (DD 836) was a Gearing-class destroyer built for the United States Navy toward the end of World War II. Construction of the ship began on...

USS George K. Mackenzie DD-836

The USS George K. MacKenzie (DD 836) was a Gearing-class destroyer built for the United States Navy toward the end of World War II. Construction of the ship began on...

USS Nespelen AOG-55

USS Nespelen AOG-55

The USS Nespelen (AOG 55) was a gasoline tanker of the Patapsco class, built for the United States Navy during the post-World War II era. Constructed at the Cargill Inc....

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USS Nespelen AOG-55

The USS Nespelen (AOG 55) was a gasoline tanker of the Patapsco class, built for the United States Navy during the post-World War II era. Constructed at the Cargill Inc....

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USS Blessman DE-69

USS Blessman DE-69

The USS Blessman (DE 69) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II, playing a crucial role in the U.S. Navy’s efforts to safeguard vital convoys and engage...

USS Blessman DE-69

The USS Blessman (DE 69) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II, playing a crucial role in the U.S. Navy’s efforts to safeguard vital convoys and engage...

USS Harry E Yarnell CG-17

USS Harry E. Yarnell CG-17

The USS Harry E. Yarnell (CG 17) was a guided missile cruiser of the Leahy class built for the United States Navy. Construction of the ship began on May 31,...

USS Harry E. Yarnell CG-17

The USS Harry E. Yarnell (CG 17) was a guided missile cruiser of the Leahy class built for the United States Navy. Construction of the ship began on May 31,...

USS Namakagon AOG-53

USS Namakagon AOG-53

The USS Namakagon (AOG 53) was a gasoline tanker of the Patapsco class, built for the United States Navy near the end of World War II. The ship’s keel was...

USS Namakagon AOG-53

The USS Namakagon (AOG 53) was a gasoline tanker of the Patapsco class, built for the United States Navy near the end of World War II. The ship’s keel was...

USS Laning DE-159

USS Laning DE-159

The USS Laning (DE 159) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II to strengthen the U.S. Navy's fleet and enhance its anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Construction began on...

USS Laning DE-159

The USS Laning (DE 159) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II to strengthen the U.S. Navy's fleet and enhance its anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Construction began on...

USS Towhee AM-388

USS Towhee AM-388

The USS Towhee (AM 388) was a minesweeper built for the United States Navy during World War II. Constructed at the American Shipbuilding Company in Lorain, Ohio, work began on...

USS Towhee AM-388

The USS Towhee (AM 388) was a minesweeper built for the United States Navy during World War II. Constructed at the American Shipbuilding Company in Lorain, Ohio, work began on...

USS Hampden County LST-803

USS Hampden County LST-803

The USS Hampden County (LST 803) was a tank landing ship built during World War II, a period defined by rapid growth and technological advancements. Constructed on September 7, 1944,...

USS Hampden County LST-803

The USS Hampden County (LST 803) was a tank landing ship built during World War II, a period defined by rapid growth and technological advancements. Constructed on September 7, 1944,...

USS Endurance MSO-435

USS Endurance MSO-435

The USS Endurance (MSO 435) was a notable vessel in the United States Navy, built with a clear purpose and rich history, particularly in mine countermeasures. Constructed by the J.M....

USS Endurance MSO-435

The USS Endurance (MSO 435) was a notable vessel in the United States Navy, built with a clear purpose and rich history, particularly in mine countermeasures. Constructed by the J.M....

USS Tilefish SS-307

USS Tilefish SS-307

The USS Tilefish (SS 307) was a Balao-class submarine built during World War II, a period marked by significant advancements in military technology and strategy. Its construction began on March...

USS Tilefish SS-307

The USS Tilefish (SS 307) was a Balao-class submarine built during World War II, a period marked by significant advancements in military technology and strategy. Its construction began on March...

USS John C Butler DE-339

USS John C. Butler DE-339

The USS John C. Butler (DE 339) was a destroyer escort built during the height of World War II, a period marked by rapid growth and technological advancement in naval...

USS John C. Butler DE-339

The USS John C. Butler (DE 339) was a destroyer escort built during the height of World War II, a period marked by rapid growth and technological advancement in naval...

USS Fletcher DD-445

USS Fletcher DD-445

The USS Fletcher (DD 445) was a key destroyer in the United States Navy, built during a time of global conflict. Construction of the ship began on October 2, 1941,...

USS Fletcher DD-445

The USS Fletcher (DD 445) was a key destroyer in the United States Navy, built during a time of global conflict. Construction of the ship began on October 2, 1941,...

USS Thompson DD-627

USS Thompson DD-627

The USS Thompson (DD 627) was a Gleaves-class destroyer built for the United States Navy during World War II. Its keel was laid on September 22, 1941, at the Seattle-Tacoma...

USS Thompson DD-627

The USS Thompson (DD 627) was a Gleaves-class destroyer built for the United States Navy during World War II. Its keel was laid on September 22, 1941, at the Seattle-Tacoma...

USS Hunt DD-674

USS Hunt DD-674

The USS Hunt (DD-674), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a product of World War II, a period marked by rapid technological advancements and naval expansion. Its construction began on March 31,...

USS Hunt DD-674

The USS Hunt (DD-674), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was a product of World War II, a period marked by rapid technological advancements and naval expansion. Its construction began on March 31,...

USS Gordonia AF-43

USS Gordonia AF-43

The USS Gordonia (AF 43) played a vital role in the United States Navy during a time when logistical support was crucial to naval operations. Built at Pennsylvania Shipyards, Inc....

USS Gordonia AF-43

The USS Gordonia (AF 43) played a vital role in the United States Navy during a time when logistical support was crucial to naval operations. Built at Pennsylvania Shipyards, Inc....

USS Guadalcanal CVE-60

USS Guadalcanal CVE-60

The USS Guadalcanal (CVE 60) was a carrier ship of the Casablanca class, built during World War II to enhance the United States Navy’s presence in both the Atlantic and...

USS Guadalcanal CVE-60

The USS Guadalcanal (CVE 60) was a carrier ship of the Casablanca class, built during World War II to enhance the United States Navy’s presence in both the Atlantic and...

USS Joyce DE-317

USS Joyce DE-317

The USS Joyce (DE 317) was a warship built during World War II, a time of rapid technological advancement and military growth. Construction of the ship began on March 8,...

USS Joyce DE-317

The USS Joyce (DE 317) was a warship built during World War II, a time of rapid technological advancement and military growth. Construction of the ship began on March 8,...

USS Bang SS-385

USS Bang SS-385

The USS Bang (SS 385) was built as a Balao class submarine, in the era of World War II, which saw progress in technology and military strategies. Its construction began...

USS Bang SS-385

The USS Bang (SS 385) was built as a Balao class submarine, in the era of World War II, which saw progress in technology and military strategies. Its construction began...

USS Gladiator MCM-11

USS Gladiator MCM-11

The USS Gladiator (MCM 11) is a ship specially designed for detecting and dealing with mines adding to the capabilities of the United States Navy. It was constructed by Peterson...

USS Gladiator MCM-11

The USS Gladiator (MCM 11) is a ship specially designed for detecting and dealing with mines adding to the capabilities of the United States Navy. It was constructed by Peterson...

USS Plymouth Rock LSD-29

USS Plymouth Rock LSD-29

The USS Plymouth Rock (LSD 29) was an important vessel in the U.S. Navy’s fleet during the Cold War era, specifically designed to support amphibious operations. Its construction, which began...

USS Plymouth Rock LSD-29

The USS Plymouth Rock (LSD 29) was an important vessel in the U.S. Navy’s fleet during the Cold War era, specifically designed to support amphibious operations. Its construction, which began...

USS Dupage APB-51

USS DuPage APB-51

The USS DuPage (APB 51) was a self-propelled barracks ship of the Benewah class, built near the end of World War II. Constructed by the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron...

USS DuPage APB-51

The USS DuPage (APB 51) was a self-propelled barracks ship of the Benewah class, built near the end of World War II. Constructed by the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron...

USS Belle Grove LSD-2

USS Belle Grove LSD-2

The USS Belle Grove (LSD 2) played a pivotal role in advancing the United States Navy’s amphibious warfare capabilities. Built by the Moore Dry Dock Company in Oakland, California, its...

USS Belle Grove LSD-2

The USS Belle Grove (LSD 2) played a pivotal role in advancing the United States Navy’s amphibious warfare capabilities. Built by the Moore Dry Dock Company in Oakland, California, its...

USS Maddox DD-731

USS Maddox DD-731

The USS Maddox (DD 731) was a distinguished ship in the United States Navy, built during a period of significant naval expansion and technological advancement. Constructed at the Bath Iron...

USS Maddox DD-731

The USS Maddox (DD 731) was a distinguished ship in the United States Navy, built during a period of significant naval expansion and technological advancement. Constructed at the Bath Iron...

USS Alvin C Cockrell DE-366

USS Alvin C Cockrell DE-366

The USS Alvin C Cockrell DE 366, a John C Butler class destroyer escort was constructed in Orange,Texas during World War II by the Consolidated Steel Corporation. Launched on August 8,...

USS Alvin C Cockrell DE-366

The USS Alvin C Cockrell DE 366, a John C Butler class destroyer escort was constructed in Orange,Texas during World War II by the Consolidated Steel Corporation. Launched on August 8,...

USS Harry S Truman CVN-75

USS Harry S. Truman CVN-75: A Legacy of Power a...

The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) stands as a symbol of expertise and military strength belonging to the Nimitz class aircraft carriers. Its construction commenced on November 29, 1993,...

USS Harry S. Truman CVN-75: A Legacy of Power a...

The USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) stands as a symbol of expertise and military strength belonging to the Nimitz class aircraft carriers. Its construction commenced on November 29, 1993,...

USS George Washington CVN-73

USS George Washington CVN-73

The USS George Washington (CVN 73) stands as an example of naval expertise and military might being a Nimitz class nuclear powered aircraft carrier. Its construction commenced on August 25,...

USS George Washington CVN-73

The USS George Washington (CVN 73) stands as an example of naval expertise and military might being a Nimitz class nuclear powered aircraft carrier. Its construction commenced on August 25,...

USS Haddo SSN-604

USS Haddo SSN-604

The USS Haddo (SSN 604) was a notable submarine in the United States Navy, showcasing advancements in submarine technology and capabilities during the Cold War. Its construction began with the...

USS Haddo SSN-604

The USS Haddo (SSN 604) was a notable submarine in the United States Navy, showcasing advancements in submarine technology and capabilities during the Cold War. Its construction began with the...

USS Token AM-126

USS Token AM-126

The USS Token (AM 126) was a minesweeper constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. Built at the Savannah Machine & Foundry Co. in Savannah, Georgia, work...

USS Token AM-126

The USS Token (AM 126) was a minesweeper constructed for the United States Navy during World War II. Built at the Savannah Machine & Foundry Co. in Savannah, Georgia, work...

USS Lloyd DE-209

USS Lloyd DE-209

The USS Lloyd (DE 209) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II. Construction began on June 5, 1943, at the Charleston Navy Yard in South Carolina. The...

USS Lloyd DE-209

The USS Lloyd (DE 209) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II. Construction began on June 5, 1943, at the Charleston Navy Yard in South Carolina. The...

USS Tyrrell AKA-80

USS Tyrrell AKA-80

The USS Tyrrell (AKA 80) was a Tolland-class attack cargo ship built during World War II. It was constructed on May 29, 1944, in Wilmington, North Carolina, by the North...

USS Tyrrell AKA-80

The USS Tyrrell (AKA 80) was a Tolland-class attack cargo ship built during World War II. It was constructed on May 29, 1944, in Wilmington, North Carolina, by the North...

USS Hawkbill SSN-666

USS Hawkbill SSN-666: The Devilfish of the Deep

The USS Hawkbill (SSN 666) was a Sturgeon-class submarine built by the United States Navy during the Cold War era. Construction began on September 12, 1966, at the Ingalls Shipbuilding...

USS Hawkbill SSN-666: The Devilfish of the Deep

The USS Hawkbill (SSN 666) was a Sturgeon-class submarine built by the United States Navy during the Cold War era. Construction began on September 12, 1966, at the Ingalls Shipbuilding...

USS Walworth County LST-1164

USS Walworth County LST-1164

The USS Walworth County (LST 1164) was a tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during the Cold War. Constructed at the Christy Corporation shipyard in Sturgeon Bay,...

USS Walworth County LST-1164

The USS Walworth County (LST 1164) was a tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during the Cold War. Constructed at the Christy Corporation shipyard in Sturgeon Bay,...

USS Richmond K Turner CG-20

USS Richmond K. Turner CG-20

The USS Richmond K. Turner (CG 20) was a vessel of notable significance in the United States Navy, crafted with precision and purpose. Construction commenced on January 9, 1961, at...

USS Richmond K. Turner CG-20

The USS Richmond K. Turner (CG 20) was a vessel of notable significance in the United States Navy, crafted with precision and purpose. Construction commenced on January 9, 1961, at...

USS Cofer APD-62

USS Cofer APD-62

The USS Cofer (APD 62) was a fast transport ship constructed during World War II, a period marked by significant advancements in engineering and shipbuilding. The vessel was built at...

USS Cofer APD-62

The USS Cofer (APD 62) was a fast transport ship constructed during World War II, a period marked by significant advancements in engineering and shipbuilding. The vessel was built at...

USS Loeser DE-680

USS Loeser DE-680

The USS Loeser (DE 680) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort constructed during World War II. The keel was laid on June 17, 1943, at the Bethlehem Steel Company shipyard in...

USS Loeser DE-680

The USS Loeser (DE 680) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort constructed during World War II. The keel was laid on June 17, 1943, at the Bethlehem Steel Company shipyard in...

USS Halford DD-480

USS Halford DD-480

The USS Halford (DD 480) was a Fletcher-class destroyer constructed during World War II, a period marked by significant expansion of naval forces and advancements in technology. The ship's construction...

USS Halford DD-480

The USS Halford (DD 480) was a Fletcher-class destroyer constructed during World War II, a period marked by significant expansion of naval forces and advancements in technology. The ship's construction...

USS Williams DE-372

USS Williams DE-372

The USS Williams (DE 372) was a destroyer escort of the John C. Butler class, constructed during World War II. The ship's construction commenced on May 5, 1944, at the...

USS Williams DE-372

The USS Williams (DE 372) was a destroyer escort of the John C. Butler class, constructed during World War II. The ship's construction commenced on May 5, 1944, at the...

USS Lackawanna AO-40

USS Lackawanna AO-40

The USS Lackawanna (AO 40) was constructed during a period of global turmoil, playing a significant role in the United States Navy's operations. Built by the Bethlehem Steel Company at...

USS Lackawanna AO-40

The USS Lackawanna (AO 40) was constructed during a period of global turmoil, playing a significant role in the United States Navy's operations. Built by the Bethlehem Steel Company at...

USS Jaccard DE-355

USS Jaccard DE-355

The USS Jaccard (DE 355) was a destroyer escort of the John C. Butler class, constructed in Orange, Texas, during World War II. Construction commenced on January 17, 1944, at...

USS Jaccard DE-355

The USS Jaccard (DE 355) was a destroyer escort of the John C. Butler class, constructed in Orange, Texas, during World War II. Construction commenced on January 17, 1944, at...

USS Molala ATF-106

USS Molala ATF-106

The USS Molala (ATF 106) was constructed as a fleet ocean tug during World War II, a period marked by growth and technological advancement. Its construction commenced on May 5,...

USS Molala ATF-106

The USS Molala (ATF 106) was constructed as a fleet ocean tug during World War II, a period marked by growth and technological advancement. Its construction commenced on May 5,...

USS Newman DE-205

USS Newman DE-205

The USS Newman (DE 205) was a destroyer escort of the Buckley class constructed during World War II. The keel was laid on June 5, 1943, at the Charleston Navy...

USS Newman DE-205

The USS Newman (DE 205) was a destroyer escort of the Buckley class constructed during World War II. The keel was laid on June 5, 1943, at the Charleston Navy...

USS Tidewater AD-31

USS Tidewater AD-31

The USS Tidewater (AD 31) was constructed as a Shenandoah-class destroyer tender during the mid-20th century, a period marked by growth and technological advancement. The ship's construction commenced on January...

USS Tidewater AD-31

The USS Tidewater (AD 31) was constructed as a Shenandoah-class destroyer tender during the mid-20th century, a period marked by growth and technological advancement. The ship's construction commenced on January...

USS Sarasota APA-204

USS Sarasota APA-204

The USS Sarasota (APA 204) was a Haskell-class attack transport vessel constructed during World War II. Built at Yard No. 2 in Richmond, California, by the Permanente Metals Corporation, the...

USS Sarasota APA-204

The USS Sarasota (APA 204) was a Haskell-class attack transport vessel constructed during World War II. Built at Yard No. 2 in Richmond, California, by the Permanente Metals Corporation, the...