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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...

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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...

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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...

USS Coghlan DD-606

USS Coghlan DD-606

The USS Coghlan (DD 606) was a Benson-class destroyer constructed during World War II. The building of the vessel commenced on June 3, 1941, at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation shipyard...

USS Coghlan DD-606

The USS Coghlan (DD 606) was a Benson-class destroyer constructed during World War II. The building of the vessel commenced on June 3, 1941, at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation shipyard...

USS Quail AM-377

USS Quail AM-377

The USS Quail (AM 377) was a minesweeper constructed for the United States Navy in the years following World War II. Construction commenced on November 10, 1944, at the Savannah...

USS Quail AM-377

The USS Quail (AM 377) was a minesweeper constructed for the United States Navy in the years following World War II. Construction commenced on November 10, 1944, at the Savannah...

USS Philip DD-498

USS Philip DD-498

The USS Philip (DD 498) was a Fletcher-class destroyer constructed during World War II, a period characterized by expansion and technological advancement. Construction of the USS Philip commenced on May...

USS Philip DD-498

The USS Philip (DD 498) was a Fletcher-class destroyer constructed during World War II, a period characterized by expansion and technological advancement. Construction of the USS Philip commenced on May...

USS Mccandless FF-1084

USS McCandless FF-1084

The USS McCandless (FF 1084) was a frigate of the Knox class, constructed for the United States Navy during the Cold War era. Built at Avondale Shipyards in Westwego, Louisiana,...

USS McCandless FF-1084

The USS McCandless (FF 1084) was a frigate of the Knox class, constructed for the United States Navy during the Cold War era. Built at Avondale Shipyards in Westwego, Louisiana,...

USS Bolster ARS-38

USS Bolster ARS-38

The USS Bolster (ARS 38) was a rescue and salvage ship of the Bolster class, constructed during World War II. Built by the Basalt Rock Company in Napa, California, the...

USS Bolster ARS-38

The USS Bolster (ARS 38) was a rescue and salvage ship of the Bolster class, constructed during World War II. Built by the Basalt Rock Company in Napa, California, the...

USS Chittenden County LST-561

USS Chittenden County LST-561

The USS Chittenden County (LST 561) was a tank landing ship constructed during World War II, a period marked by significant advancements in technology and shipbuilding. The keel for LST...

USS Chittenden County LST-561

The USS Chittenden County (LST 561) was a tank landing ship constructed during World War II, a period marked by significant advancements in technology and shipbuilding. The keel for LST...

USS Seawolf SSN-21

USS Seawolf SSN-21

The USS Seawolf (SSN 21) represents a significant advancement in submarine technology for the United States Navy. Construction commenced on October 25, 1989, at the Electric Boat Division of General...

USS Seawolf SSN-21

The USS Seawolf (SSN 21) represents a significant advancement in submarine technology for the United States Navy. Construction commenced on October 25, 1989, at the Electric Boat Division of General...

USS Harveson DE-316

USS Harveson DE-316

The USS Harveson (DE 316) was a destroyer escort constructed during World War II, a period characterized by significant technological advancements and naval expansion. The ship was laid down on...

USS Harveson DE-316

The USS Harveson (DE 316) was a destroyer escort constructed during World War II, a period characterized by significant technological advancements and naval expansion. The ship was laid down on...

USS England CG-22

USS England CG-22

The USS England (CG 22) was a guided missile cruiser of the Leahy class, constructed for the United States Navy. Construction commenced on October 4, 1960, at Todd Shipyards in...

USS England CG-22

The USS England (CG 22) was a guided missile cruiser of the Leahy class, constructed for the United States Navy. Construction commenced on October 4, 1960, at Todd Shipyards in...

USS Pitkin County LST-1082

USS Pitkin County LST-1082

The USS Pitkin County (LST 1082) was constructed as a tank landing ship towards the end of World War II, a period characterized by rapid advancements in engineering and shipbuilding....

USS Pitkin County LST-1082

The USS Pitkin County (LST 1082) was constructed as a tank landing ship towards the end of World War II, a period characterized by rapid advancements in engineering and shipbuilding....

USS Hubbard DE-211

USS Hubbard DE-211

The USS Hubbard (DE 211) was a destroyer escort of the Buckley class, constructed during World War II. The keel was laid on June 29, 1943, at the Charleston Navy...

USS Hubbard DE-211

The USS Hubbard (DE 211) was a destroyer escort of the Buckley class, constructed during World War II. The keel was laid on June 29, 1943, at the Charleston Navy...

USS Roark FF-1053

USS Roark FF-1053

The USS Roark (FF 1053) was a Knox-class frigate constructed for the United States Navy during the height of the Cold War. Construction commenced on January 2, 1968, at the...

USS Roark FF-1053

The USS Roark (FF 1053) was a Knox-class frigate constructed for the United States Navy during the height of the Cold War. Construction commenced on January 2, 1968, at the...

USS Halsey DDG-97

USS Halsey DDG-97

The USS Halsey (DDG 97) is a guided missile destroyer of the Arleigh Burke class in the United States Navy. The construction of the vessel began with the laying of...

USS Halsey DDG-97

The USS Halsey (DDG 97) is a guided missile destroyer of the Arleigh Burke class in the United States Navy. The construction of the vessel began with the laying of...

USS Gyatt DD-712

USS Gyatt DD-712

The USS Gyatt (DD 712) was a Gearing-class destroyer constructed for the United States Navy towards the end of World War II. The construction of the ship commenced on July...

USS Gyatt DD-712

The USS Gyatt (DD 712) was a Gearing-class destroyer constructed for the United States Navy towards the end of World War II. The construction of the ship commenced on July...

USS Kirkpatrick DE-318

USS Kirkpatrick DE-318

The USS Kirkpatrick (DE 318) was a destroyer escort constructed during World War II, a period marked by significant expansion and technological advancement. Built at the Consolidated Steel Corporation shipyard...

USS Kirkpatrick DE-318

The USS Kirkpatrick (DE 318) was a destroyer escort constructed during World War II, a period marked by significant expansion and technological advancement. Built at the Consolidated Steel Corporation shipyard...

USS Antietam CG-54

The Mighty USS Antietam CG-54

The USS Antietam CG 54 is a guided missile cruiser of the Ticonderoga class that was built by Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine. Its construction commenced on March 15...

The Mighty USS Antietam CG-54

The USS Antietam CG 54 is a guided missile cruiser of the Ticonderoga class that was built by Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine. Its construction commenced on March 15...

USS Paul FF-1080

USS Paul FF-1080

The USS Paul (FF 1080) was a frigate of the Knox class, constructed for the United States Navy during the height of the Cold War. Construction commenced on February 1,...

USS Paul FF-1080

The USS Paul (FF 1080) was a frigate of the Knox class, constructed for the United States Navy during the height of the Cold War. Construction commenced on February 1,...

USS Epping Forest LSD-4

USS Epping Forest LSD-4

The USS Epping Forest (LSD 4) was constructed during a significant period of naval expansion and technological advancement within the United States Navy. Its construction commenced on March 2, 1942,...

USS Epping Forest LSD-4

The USS Epping Forest (LSD 4) was constructed during a significant period of naval expansion and technological advancement within the United States Navy. Its construction commenced on March 2, 1942,...

USS Pride DE-323

USS Pride DE-323

The USS Pride (DE 323) was a destroyer escort constructed during World War II, a period characterized by significant growth and technological advancement. The ship was built on March 15,...

USS Pride DE-323

The USS Pride (DE 323) was a destroyer escort constructed during World War II, a period characterized by significant growth and technological advancement. The ship was built on March 15,...

USS Sheliak AKA-62

USS Sheliak AKA-62

The USS Sheliak (AKA 62) was a Tolland-class attack cargo ship constructed during World War II at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Kearny, New Jersey. The keel was...

USS Sheliak AKA-62

The USS Sheliak (AKA 62) was a Tolland-class attack cargo ship constructed during World War II at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Kearny, New Jersey. The keel was...

USS Norman Scott DD-690

USS Norman Scott DD-690

The USS Norman Scott (DD 690) was a Fletcher-class destroyer constructed during World War II, an era characterized by significant advancements in naval technology. The keel for the ship was...

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USS Norman Scott DD-690

The USS Norman Scott (DD 690) was a Fletcher-class destroyer constructed during World War II, an era characterized by significant advancements in naval technology. The keel for the ship was...

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USS Conserver ARS-39

USS Conserver ARS-39

The USS Conserver (ARS 39) was a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship constructed for the United States Navy in the mid-20th century. Its construction commenced at the Basalt Rock Company...

USS Conserver ARS-39

The USS Conserver (ARS 39) was a Bolster-class rescue and salvage ship constructed for the United States Navy in the mid-20th century. Its construction commenced at the Basalt Rock Company...

USS Somers DDG-34

USS Somers DDG-34

The USS Somers (DDG 34) was originally a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer serving in the United States Navy before undergoing a conversion to become a guided missile destroyer. Construction of the...

USS Somers DDG-34

The USS Somers (DDG 34) was originally a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer serving in the United States Navy before undergoing a conversion to become a guided missile destroyer. Construction of the...

USS Estes AGC-12

USS Estes AGC-12

The USS Estes (AGC 12) served a significant role in the United States Navy during a period of global conflict. Constructed on October 9, 1943, at the North Carolina Shipbuilding...

USS Estes AGC-12

The USS Estes (AGC 12) served a significant role in the United States Navy during a period of global conflict. Constructed on October 9, 1943, at the North Carolina Shipbuilding...

USS Silverstein DE-534

USS Silverstein DE-534

The USS Silverstein (DE 534) was a destroyer escort of the John C. Butler class, constructed during World War II. The ship's construction commenced on October 1, 1943, at the...

USS Silverstein DE-534

The USS Silverstein (DE 534) was a destroyer escort of the John C. Butler class, constructed during World War II. The ship's construction commenced on October 1, 1943, at the...

USS Schroeder DD-501

USS Schroeder DD-501

The USS Schroeder (DD 501) was constructed as a Fletcher-class destroyer during World War II, a period marked by significant growth and technological advancements. Construction commenced on November 25, 1942,...

USS Schroeder DD-501

The USS Schroeder (DD 501) was constructed as a Fletcher-class destroyer during World War II, a period marked by significant growth and technological advancements. Construction commenced on November 25, 1942,...

USS Hue City CG-66

USS Hue City CG-66

The USS Hue City (CG 66) is a guided missile cruiser of the Ticonderoga class in the United States Navy. It was named in honor of the Battle of Huế,...

USS Hue City CG-66

The USS Hue City (CG 66) is a guided missile cruiser of the Ticonderoga class in the United States Navy. It was named in honor of the Battle of Huế,...

USS Kilauea AE-26

USS Kilauea AE-26

The USS Kilauea (AE 26) was a notable vessel of the Kilauea class, constructed for the United States Navy at the General Dynamics Quincy Shipbuilding Division in Quincy, Massachusetts. The...

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USS Kilauea AE-26

The USS Kilauea (AE 26) was a notable vessel of the Kilauea class, constructed for the United States Navy at the General Dynamics Quincy Shipbuilding Division in Quincy, Massachusetts. The...

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