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USS Bunker Hill CG-52
The USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser in the United States Navy. Her journey began with the keel laying on September 11, 1984, at Ingalls Shipbuilding in...
USS Bunker Hill CG-52
The USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser in the United States Navy. Her journey began with the keel laying on September 11, 1984, at Ingalls Shipbuilding in...
USS Theodore E Chandler DD-717
The USS Theodore E. Chandler (DD-717) was a Gearing-class destroyer built for the U.S. Navy in the mid-20th century. Her keel was laid on February 23, 1945, at the Federal...
USS Theodore E Chandler DD-717
The USS Theodore E. Chandler (DD-717) was a Gearing-class destroyer built for the U.S. Navy in the mid-20th century. Her keel was laid on February 23, 1945, at the Federal...
USS Waddell DDG-24
The USS Waddell (DDG-24) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer built for the U.S. Navy during the Cold War. Her keel was laid on February 6, 1961, at...
USS Waddell DDG-24
The USS Waddell (DDG-24) was a Charles F. Adams-class guided missile destroyer built for the U.S. Navy during the Cold War. Her keel was laid on February 6, 1961, at...
USS Dubuque LPD-8
The USS Dubuque (LPD-8) is an Austin-class amphibious transport dock that proudly served the United States Navy. Built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, her keel was laid on January...
USS Dubuque LPD-8
The USS Dubuque (LPD-8) is an Austin-class amphibious transport dock that proudly served the United States Navy. Built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, her keel was laid on January...
USS Francovich APD-116
The USS Francovich (APD-116) was a Crosley-class high-speed transport, built during the tail end of World War II. She was laid down on 1 February 1944 at the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard...
USS Francovich APD-116
The USS Francovich (APD-116) was a Crosley-class high-speed transport, built during the tail end of World War II. She was laid down on 1 February 1944 at the Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard...
USS South Carolina CGN-37
The USS South Carolina (CGN-37) was a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, a marvel of naval engineering for its time. Built at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, her keel was laid...
USS South Carolina CGN-37
The USS South Carolina (CGN-37) was a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, a marvel of naval engineering for its time. Built at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia, her keel was laid...
USS Witter DE-636
The USS Witter (DE-636) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II. Her keel was laid down on March 27, 1943, at the Bethlehem Steel Company shipyard in...
USS Witter DE-636
The USS Witter (DE-636) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II. Her keel was laid down on March 27, 1943, at the Bethlehem Steel Company shipyard in...
USS Finch DE-328
The USS Finch (DE-328) was a destroyer escort built during World War II, a time of rapid naval growth and technological leaps. Her keel was laid on August 17, 1943,...
USS Finch DE-328
The USS Finch (DE-328) was a destroyer escort built during World War II, a time of rapid naval growth and technological leaps. Her keel was laid on August 17, 1943,...
USS Colleton APB-36
The USS Colleton (APB-36) was a Benewah-class self-propelled barracks ship, but it wasn't built during World War II. It was actually constructed after the war, laid down on 9 October...
USS Colleton APB-36
The USS Colleton (APB-36) was a Benewah-class self-propelled barracks ship, but it wasn't built during World War II. It was actually constructed after the war, laid down on 9 October...
USS Steuben County LST-1138
The USS Steuben County (LST-1138) was a tank landing ship built during the tail end of World War II. Constructed by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company in Seneca, Illinois,...
USS Steuben County LST-1138
The USS Steuben County (LST-1138) was a tank landing ship built during the tail end of World War II. Constructed by the Chicago Bridge & Iron Company in Seneca, Illinois,...
USS Renshaw DD-499
The USS Renshaw (DD-499) was a Fletcher-class destroyer built during World War II, a time of rapid naval growth and tech leaps. Her keel was laid on May 7, 1942,...
USS Renshaw DD-499
The USS Renshaw (DD-499) was a Fletcher-class destroyer built during World War II, a time of rapid naval growth and tech leaps. Her keel was laid on May 7, 1942,...
USS Madison DD-425
The USS Madison (DD-425) was a Benson-class destroyer built for the U.S. Navy just before World War II. Her keel was laid down on October 19, 1938, at the Boston...
USS Madison DD-425
The USS Madison (DD-425) was a Benson-class destroyer built for the U.S. Navy just before World War II. Her keel was laid down on October 19, 1938, at the Boston...
USS Hammerhead SSN-663
The USS Hammerhead (SSN-663) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine built for the U.S. Navy during the Cold War. It was laid down on November 29, 1965, at Newport News Shipbuilding...
USS Hammerhead SSN-663
The USS Hammerhead (SSN-663) was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine built for the U.S. Navy during the Cold War. It was laid down on November 29, 1965, at Newport News Shipbuilding...
USS Supply AOE-6
The USS Supply (AOE-6) is a standout in the U.S. Navy, playing a crucial role in logistical support and replenishment. Its journey began with the keel laying on February 24,...
USS Supply AOE-6
The USS Supply (AOE-6) is a standout in the U.S. Navy, playing a crucial role in logistical support and replenishment. Its journey began with the keel laying on February 24,...
USS Corporal SS-346
The USS Corporal (SS-346) was a Tench-class submarine, not a Balao-class, built during the tail end of World War II. Her keel was laid down on November 27, 1943, at...
USS Corporal SS-346
The USS Corporal (SS-346) was a Tench-class submarine, not a Balao-class, built during the tail end of World War II. Her keel was laid down on November 27, 1943, at...
USS Bradley FF-1041
The USS Bradley (FF-1041) was a remarkable ship in the U.S. Navy, built with care and precision. It was laid down on December 17, 1962, at Avondale Shipyards in Westwego,...
USS Bradley FF-1041
The USS Bradley (FF-1041) was a remarkable ship in the U.S. Navy, built with care and precision. It was laid down on December 17, 1962, at Avondale Shipyards in Westwego,...
USS Burdo APD-133
The USS Burdo (APD-133) was a high-speed transport ship built during the final stages of World War II. It was laid down on December 7, 1944, at the Defoe Shipbuilding...
USS Burdo APD-133
The USS Burdo (APD-133) was a high-speed transport ship built during the final stages of World War II. It was laid down on December 7, 1944, at the Defoe Shipbuilding...
USS Piranha SS-389
The USS Piranha (SS-389) was a Balao-class submarine built during World War II. Her keel was laid down on May 21, 1943, at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine....
USS Piranha SS-389
The USS Piranha (SS-389) was a Balao-class submarine built during World War II. Her keel was laid down on May 21, 1943, at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine....
USS Rhode Island SSBN-740
The USS Rhode Island (SSBN-740) is one of the mighty Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines in the U.S. Navy. Her journey began with the keel laying on September 15, 1988, at...
USS Rhode Island SSBN-740
The USS Rhode Island (SSBN-740) is one of the mighty Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines in the U.S. Navy. Her journey began with the keel laying on September 15, 1988, at...
USS Charleston LKA-113
The USS Charleston (LKA-113) was a Charleston-class amphibious cargo ship built for the U.S. Navy. It was laid down on March 12, 1967, at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry...
USS Charleston LKA-113
The USS Charleston (LKA-113) was a Charleston-class amphibious cargo ship built for the U.S. Navy. It was laid down on March 12, 1967, at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry...
USS Hillsdale County LST-835
The USS Hillsdale County (LST-835) was a tank landing ship built during World War II, a time when naval engineering was advancing rapidly. It was laid down on 20 August...
USS Hillsdale County LST-835
The USS Hillsdale County (LST-835) was a tank landing ship built during World War II, a time when naval engineering was advancing rapidly. It was laid down on 20 August...
USS Eugene A Greene DD-711
The USS Eugene A. Greene (DD-711) was a Gearing-class destroyer built for the U.S. Navy during the tail end of World War II. Her keel was laid down on May...
USS Eugene A Greene DD-711
The USS Eugene A. Greene (DD-711) was a Gearing-class destroyer built for the U.S. Navy during the tail end of World War II. Her keel was laid down on May...
USS Wood County LST-1178
The USS Wood County (LST-1178) was a Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy. It was laid down on 4 January 1957 at Avondale Shipyards in...
USS Wood County LST-1178
The USS Wood County (LST-1178) was a Terrebonne Parish-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy. It was laid down on 4 January 1957 at Avondale Shipyards in...
USS Borie DD-704
The USS Borie (DD-704) was a remarkable Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer in the U.S. Navy, built during World War II. Her keel was laid on 29 May 1944 at the...
USS Borie DD-704
The USS Borie (DD-704) was a remarkable Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer in the U.S. Navy, built during World War II. Her keel was laid on 29 May 1944 at the...
USS Vicksburg CG-69
The USS Vicksburg (CG-69) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser in the United States Navy. It's built for multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities. Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, constructed this impressive...
USS Vicksburg CG-69
The USS Vicksburg (CG-69) is a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser in the United States Navy. It's built for multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities. Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, constructed this impressive...
USS Dealey DE-1006
The USS Dealey (DE-1006) was a standout ship in the U.S. Navy, built during a time of major naval growth and change. She was laid down on September 28, 1953,...
USS Dealey DE-1006
The USS Dealey (DE-1006) was a standout ship in the U.S. Navy, built during a time of major naval growth and change. She was laid down on September 28, 1953,...
USS Radford DD-446
The USS Radford (DD-446) was a Fletcher-class destroyer built during World War II, a time of rapid naval growth and tech leaps. Her keel was laid on October 2, 1941,...
USS Radford DD-446
The USS Radford (DD-446) was a Fletcher-class destroyer built during World War II, a time of rapid naval growth and tech leaps. Her keel was laid on October 2, 1941,...
USS John Hancock DD-981
The USS John Hancock (DD-981) was a Spruance-class destroyer built for the United States Navy. Her keel was laid down on January 23, 1976, at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi....
USS John Hancock DD-981
The USS John Hancock (DD-981) was a Spruance-class destroyer built for the United States Navy. Her keel was laid down on January 23, 1976, at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi....
USS Kenneth M Willett DE-354
The USS Kenneth M. Willett (DE-354) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort built during World War II. Her keel was laid on January 17, 1944, at the Consolidated Steel...
USS Kenneth M Willett DE-354
The USS Kenneth M. Willett (DE-354) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort built during World War II. Her keel was laid on January 17, 1944, at the Consolidated Steel...
USS Hazelwood DD-531
The USS Hazelwood (DD-531) was a Fletcher-class destroyer built during World War II, a time of rapid naval growth and tech leaps. Her keel was laid on April 11, 1942,...
USS Hazelwood DD-531
The USS Hazelwood (DD-531) was a Fletcher-class destroyer built during World War II, a time of rapid naval growth and tech leaps. Her keel was laid on April 11, 1942,...
USS Terrebonne Parish LST-1156
The USS Terrebonne Parish (LST-1156) was a Newport-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy in the mid-20th century. Her keel was laid down on March 12, 1952,...
USS Terrebonne Parish LST-1156
The USS Terrebonne Parish (LST-1156) was a Newport-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy in the mid-20th century. Her keel was laid down on March 12, 1952,...
USS Lagarto SS-371
The USS Lagarto (SS-371) was a Balao-class submarine built during World War II, a time of rapid naval advancements. It was laid down on January 12, 1944, at the Manitowoc...
USS Lagarto SS-371
The USS Lagarto (SS-371) was a Balao-class submarine built during World War II, a time of rapid naval advancements. It was laid down on January 12, 1944, at the Manitowoc...
USS Choctaw AT-70
The USS Choctaw (AT-70) was a remarkable ship in the U.S. Navy, built during a time of rapid naval growth and innovation. Constructed at the Charleston Navy Yard, her keel...
USS Choctaw AT-70
The USS Choctaw (AT-70) was a remarkable ship in the U.S. Navy, built during a time of rapid naval growth and innovation. Constructed at the Charleston Navy Yard, her keel...
USS Point Defiance LSD-31
The USS Point Defiance (LSD-31) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship built for the United States Navy during the Cold War. Her keel was laid down on September 4, 1954,...
USS Point Defiance LSD-31
The USS Point Defiance (LSD-31) was a Thomaston-class dock landing ship built for the United States Navy during the Cold War. Her keel was laid down on September 4, 1954,...
USS Dixie AD-14
The USS Dixie (AD-14) was a crucial auxiliary ship in the U.S. Navy, built to serve as a destroyer tender. It was laid down on August 19, 1938, at New...
USS Dixie AD-14
The USS Dixie (AD-14) was a crucial auxiliary ship in the U.S. Navy, built to serve as a destroyer tender. It was laid down on August 19, 1938, at New...
USS Trippe FF-1075
The USS Trippe (FF-1075) was a Knox-class frigate built for the U.S. Navy during the Cold War. Laid down on September 29, 1969, at Avondale Shipyards in Westwego, Louisiana, it...
USS Trippe FF-1075
The USS Trippe (FF-1075) was a Knox-class frigate built for the U.S. Navy during the Cold War. Laid down on September 29, 1969, at Avondale Shipyards in Westwego, Louisiana, it...
USS Chief MCM-14
The USS Chief (MCM-14) is a standout in the U.S. Navy's fleet, crafted with care to serve as an Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship. Built by Peterson Builders, Inc. in Sturgeon...
USS Chief MCM-14
The USS Chief (MCM-14) is a standout in the U.S. Navy's fleet, crafted with care to serve as an Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship. Built by Peterson Builders, Inc. in Sturgeon...
USS Osmus DE-701
The USS Osmus (DE-701) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II. Her keel was laid down on September 22, 1943, at the Defoe Shipbuilding Company in Bay...
USS Osmus DE-701
The USS Osmus (DE-701) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II. Her keel was laid down on September 22, 1943, at the Defoe Shipbuilding Company in Bay...
USS Alamo LSD-33
The USS Alamo (LSD-33) was actually a Thomaston-class dock landing ship, not a Casa Grande-class. Built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, she was commissioned on August 24, 1956. Named...
USS Alamo LSD-33
The USS Alamo (LSD-33) was actually a Thomaston-class dock landing ship, not a Casa Grande-class. Built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, she was commissioned on August 24, 1956. Named...
USS Moosbrugger DD-980
The USS Moosbrugger (DD-980) was a Spruance-class destroyer built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Her keel was laid on December 3, 1975, and she was launched on June 23,...
USS Moosbrugger DD-980
The USS Moosbrugger (DD-980) was a Spruance-class destroyer built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Her keel was laid on December 3, 1975, and she was launched on June 23,...
USS Darby DE-218
The USS Darby (DE-218) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II. Her keel was laid down on March 1, 1943, at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company...
USS Darby DE-218
The USS Darby (DE-218) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II. Her keel was laid down on March 1, 1943, at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company...
USS Thomaston LSD-28
The USS Thomaston (LSD-28) was a standout in the U.S. Navy, built to boost the Navy's amphibious capabilities. It all started on March 3, 1953, at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula,...
USS Thomaston LSD-28
The USS Thomaston (LSD-28) was a standout in the U.S. Navy, built to boost the Navy's amphibious capabilities. It all started on March 3, 1953, at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula,...
USS Hissem DE-400
The USS Hissem (DE-400) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort built during World War II. Her keel was laid down on September 18, 1943, at Brown Shipbuilding Company in...
USS Hissem DE-400
The USS Hissem (DE-400) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort built during World War II. Her keel was laid down on September 18, 1943, at Brown Shipbuilding Company in...
USS Lee County LST-888
The USS Lee County (LST-888) was a tank landing ship built during the final stages of World War II. This was a time when naval engineering was advancing rapidly. The...
USS Lee County LST-888
The USS Lee County (LST-888) was a tank landing ship built during the final stages of World War II. This was a time when naval engineering was advancing rapidly. The...
USS Cotten DD-669
The USS Cotten (DD-669) was a Fletcher-class destroyer built during World War II, a time of rapid naval growth and tech leaps. Her keel was laid on March 12, 1943,...
USS Cotten DD-669
The USS Cotten (DD-669) was a Fletcher-class destroyer built during World War II, a time of rapid naval growth and tech leaps. Her keel was laid on March 12, 1943,...
USS Triumph AM-323
The USS Triumph (AM-323) was a remarkable ship in the U.S. Navy, built during a time of intense global conflict. She was laid down on March 23, 1943, at the...
USS Triumph AM-323
The USS Triumph (AM-323) was a remarkable ship in the U.S. Navy, built during a time of intense global conflict. She was laid down on March 23, 1943, at the...
USS Neuendorf DE-200
The USS Neuendorf (DE-200) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II, a time when the U.S. Navy was growing fast and embracing new tech. Her keel was...
USS Neuendorf DE-200
The USS Neuendorf (DE-200) was a Buckley-class destroyer escort built during World War II, a time when the U.S. Navy was growing fast and embracing new tech. Her keel was...
USS Myles C Fox DD-829
The USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829) was a Gearing-class destroyer built for the U.S. Navy in the mid-20th century. Her keel was laid down on June 21, 1945, at Bath...
USS Myles C Fox DD-829
The USS Myles C. Fox (DD-829) was a Gearing-class destroyer built for the U.S. Navy in the mid-20th century. Her keel was laid down on June 21, 1945, at Bath...
USS Kephart APD-61
The USS Kephart (APD-61) was a high-speed transport ship built during World War II, a time of rapid change in naval technology. It was laid down on January 5, 1944,...
USS Kephart APD-61
The USS Kephart (APD-61) was a high-speed transport ship built during World War II, a time of rapid change in naval technology. It was laid down on January 5, 1944,...
USS Plaice SS-390
The USS Plaice (SS-390) was a Balao-class submarine built during World War II, a time of rapid naval advancements. She was laid down on September 14, 1943, at the Portsmouth...
USS Plaice SS-390
The USS Plaice (SS-390) was a Balao-class submarine built during World War II, a time of rapid naval advancements. She was laid down on September 14, 1943, at the Portsmouth...