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USS Flasher SSN-613: A Symbol of Bravery
The USS Flasher SSN-613, a nuclear-powered attack submarine was built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation, in Groton, Connecticut. Construction of the vessel commenced on November 25,...
USS Flasher SSN-613: A Symbol of Bravery
The USS Flasher SSN-613, a nuclear-powered attack submarine was built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation, in Groton, Connecticut. Construction of the vessel commenced on November 25,...
USS Graffias AF-29: A Legacy of Service and Exc...
The USS Graffias AF-29 holds a place in the history of the United States Navy representing a milestone. It was constructed at the known Todd Pacific Shipyards located in Seattle,...
USS Graffias AF-29: A Legacy of Service and Exc...
The USS Graffias AF-29 holds a place in the history of the United States Navy representing a milestone. It was constructed at the known Todd Pacific Shipyards located in Seattle,...
USS Tom Green County LST-1159
The USS Tom Green County LST-1159 holds a place in the history of the United States Navy. Its construction commenced on July 15, 1952, at the National Steel and Shipbuilding...
USS Tom Green County LST-1159
The USS Tom Green County LST-1159 holds a place in the history of the United States Navy. Its construction commenced on July 15, 1952, at the National Steel and Shipbuilding...
USS Abnaki ATF-96: A Testament to Strength and ...
The construction of the USS Abnaki ATF-96 marked a moment in the history of the United States Navy. This fleet ocean tug was built at the Charleston Naval Shipyard in...
USS Abnaki ATF-96: A Testament to Strength and ...
The construction of the USS Abnaki ATF-96 marked a moment in the history of the United States Navy. This fleet ocean tug was built at the Charleston Naval Shipyard in...
USS Kiska AE-35: A History of Dedication and Re...
The construction of the USS Kiska AE-35 marked a moment in the United States Navy's history. This ammunition ship was built at the Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts by the...
USS Kiska AE-35: A History of Dedication and Re...
The construction of the USS Kiska AE-35 marked a moment in the United States Navy's history. This ammunition ship was built at the Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts by the...
USS Richard E Kraus DD-849- A Testament to Amer...
The USS Richard E Kraus DD-849 was built at the Bethlehem Steel Corporations Fore River Shipyard, in Quincy, Massachusetts starting on July 15, 1944. This destroyer belonged to the Gearing...
USS Richard E Kraus DD-849- A Testament to Amer...
The USS Richard E Kraus DD-849 was built at the Bethlehem Steel Corporations Fore River Shipyard, in Quincy, Massachusetts starting on July 15, 1944. This destroyer belonged to the Gearing...
USS San Antonio LPD-17: A Legacy of Excellence
The USS San Antonio LPD-17 holds a place in the history of the United States Navy. Construction of this vessel began on December 15, 2000, at the shipyard of Northrop...
USS San Antonio LPD-17: A Legacy of Excellence
The USS San Antonio LPD-17 holds a place in the history of the United States Navy. Construction of this vessel began on December 15, 2000, at the shipyard of Northrop...
USS Harold E Holt FF-1074: Representing Honor a...
The construction of the USS Harold E Holt FF-1074 marked a milestone in the history of the United States Navy. This guided missile frigate was built by engineers, shipbuilders, and...
USS Harold E Holt FF-1074: Representing Honor a...
The construction of the USS Harold E Holt FF-1074 marked a milestone in the history of the United States Navy. This guided missile frigate was built by engineers, shipbuilders, and...
USS Rupertus DD-851: A Legacy of Honor and Valor
The construction of the USS Rupertus DD-851 commenced on July 15, 1944, at the Fore River Shipyard, in Quincy, Massachusetts which was operated by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. This particular...
USS Rupertus DD-851: A Legacy of Honor and Valor
The construction of the USS Rupertus DD-851 commenced on July 15, 1944, at the Fore River Shipyard, in Quincy, Massachusetts which was operated by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. This particular...
USS Baltimore SSN-704: A Marvel of Naval Engine...
The USS Baltimore SSN-704, a nuclear-powered attack submarine of the Los Angeles class was built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation, in Groton, Connecticut. Its construction commenced...
USS Baltimore SSN-704: A Marvel of Naval Engine...
The USS Baltimore SSN-704, a nuclear-powered attack submarine of the Los Angeles class was built by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation, in Groton, Connecticut. Its construction commenced...
USS Mcmorris DE-1036: Upholding Honor, Courage ...
The USS McMorris DE-1036, a destroyer escort ship was built at the Avondale Shipyard, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Construction of this vessel commenced on June 15, 1954. It was launched...
USS Mcmorris DE-1036: Upholding Honor, Courage ...
The USS McMorris DE-1036, a destroyer escort ship was built at the Avondale Shipyard, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Construction of this vessel commenced on June 15, 1954. It was launched...
USS Dodge County LST-722
The construction of USS Dodge County LST-722 commenced on June 28, 1944, amidst the turmoil of World War II. It was one of the Landing Ship Tanks (LSTs) constructed by...
USS Dodge County LST-722
The construction of USS Dodge County LST-722 commenced on June 28, 1944, amidst the turmoil of World War II. It was one of the Landing Ship Tanks (LSTs) constructed by...
USS John Young DD-973: A Testament to American ...
The construction of the USS John Young DD-973 was an event in the history of the United States Navy. Ingalls Shipbuilding, located in Pascagoula, Mississippi built this guided missile destroyer....
USS John Young DD-973: A Testament to American ...
The construction of the USS John Young DD-973 was an event in the history of the United States Navy. Ingalls Shipbuilding, located in Pascagoula, Mississippi built this guided missile destroyer....
USS Coral Sea CV-43
The construction of the USS Coral Sea CV-43 marked a milestone in the history of the United States Navy. This aircraft carrier was built at the Newport News Shipbuilding and...
USS Coral Sea CV-43
The construction of the USS Coral Sea CV-43 marked a milestone in the history of the United States Navy. This aircraft carrier was built at the Newport News Shipbuilding and...
USS Beatty DD-756: Her Noble Heritage in the US...
The construction of the USS Beatty DD-756 commenced on April 16, 1943, at the Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine. This destroyer belonged to the Allen M. Sumner class and...
USS Beatty DD-756: Her Noble Heritage in the US...
The construction of the USS Beatty DD-756 commenced on April 16, 1943, at the Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine. This destroyer belonged to the Allen M. Sumner class and...
USS La Salle LPD-3: A Legacy of Excellence
The construction of the USS La Salle LPD-3 represented a milestone in the history of the United States Navy. This remarkable amphibious transport dock ship was constructed by New York...
USS La Salle LPD-3: A Legacy of Excellence
The construction of the USS La Salle LPD-3 represented a milestone in the history of the United States Navy. This remarkable amphibious transport dock ship was constructed by New York...
USS Emory S Land AS-39: A Navy Ship's Enduring ...
The building of the USS Emory S Land AS-39 commenced on November 15, 1974, at the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. This submarine tender was a...
USS Emory S Land AS-39: A Navy Ship's Enduring ...
The building of the USS Emory S Land AS-39 commenced on November 15, 1974, at the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division of Litton Industries, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. This submarine tender was a...
USS Voge FF-1047: Preserving American Navy History
The construction of the USS Voge FF-1047 represented a milestone in the history of the United States Navy. This remarkable vessel named after Rear Admiral Richard George Voge was expertly...
USS Voge FF-1047: Preserving American Navy History
The construction of the USS Voge FF-1047 represented a milestone in the history of the United States Navy. This remarkable vessel named after Rear Admiral Richard George Voge was expertly...
USS Charles P Cecil DD-835: A Powerful Legacy
The construction of the USS Charles P Cecil DD-835 commenced on February 15, 1945, at Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine. This destroyer belonging to the Gearing class was named...
USS Charles P Cecil DD-835: A Powerful Legacy
The construction of the USS Charles P Cecil DD-835 commenced on February 15, 1945, at Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine. This destroyer belonging to the Gearing class was named...
USS Randolph CV-15: A Pillar of the US Navy
The creation of the USS Randolph CV-15 was an occasion in the history of the United States Navy. Construction began on May 10, 1943, at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock...
USS Randolph CV-15: A Pillar of the US Navy
The creation of the USS Randolph CV-15 was an occasion in the history of the United States Navy. Construction began on May 10, 1943, at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock...
USS Allen M Sumner DD-692: A Stalwart of the US...
The USS Allen M Sumner DD-692 holds significance in the history of the United States Navy. It was named after Vice Admiral Allen Melancthon Sumner, a naval officer who served...
USS Allen M Sumner DD-692: A Stalwart of the US...
The USS Allen M Sumner DD-692 holds significance in the history of the United States Navy. It was named after Vice Admiral Allen Melancthon Sumner, a naval officer who served...
USS Constellation CV-64: A Showcase of Naval Power
The USS Constellation CV-64 is an aircraft carrier belonging to the Kitty Hawk class that commenced its construction on September 14, 1957. It was built at the New York Naval...
USS Constellation CV-64: A Showcase of Naval Power
The USS Constellation CV-64 is an aircraft carrier belonging to the Kitty Hawk class that commenced its construction on September 14, 1957. It was built at the New York Naval...
USS Hawkins DD-873: A Legacy of Strength and Se...
The creation of the USS Hawkins DD-873 marked a moment in the history of the United States Navy. This destroyer was constructed at Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine, and...
USS Hawkins DD-873: A Legacy of Strength and Se...
The creation of the USS Hawkins DD-873 marked a moment in the history of the United States Navy. This destroyer was constructed at Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine, and...
USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72: A Symbol of America...
The construction of the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 commenced on November 3, 1984, at Newport News Shipbuilding located in Virginia. This impressive aircraft carrier belongs to the Nimitz class and...
USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72: A Symbol of America...
The construction of the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 commenced on November 3, 1984, at Newport News Shipbuilding located in Virginia. This impressive aircraft carrier belongs to the Nimitz class and...
USS Rowan DD-782: A History of Service and Dedi...
The construction of the USS Rowan DD-782 commenced on November 1, 1943, at the Fore River Shipyard, in Quincy, Massachusetts, owned by Bethlehem Steel Corporation. This destroyer belonging to the...
USS Rowan DD-782: A History of Service and Dedi...
The construction of the USS Rowan DD-782 commenced on November 1, 1943, at the Fore River Shipyard, in Quincy, Massachusetts, owned by Bethlehem Steel Corporation. This destroyer belonging to the...
USS Carl Vinson CVN-70: A Mighty Fortress of th...
The construction of the USS Carl Vinson CVN-70 began on October 11, 1975, at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Virginia. It was named after Congressman Carl Vinson,...
USS Carl Vinson CVN-70: A Mighty Fortress of th...
The construction of the USS Carl Vinson CVN-70 began on October 11, 1975, at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Virginia. It was named after Congressman Carl Vinson,...
USS Shark SSN-591: Representing Agility, Stealt...
The construction of the USS Shark SSN-591 commenced in 1971 at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation located in Groton, Connecticut. This particular nuclear-powered attack submarine was part...
USS Shark SSN-591: Representing Agility, Stealt...
The construction of the USS Shark SSN-591 commenced in 1971 at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation located in Groton, Connecticut. This particular nuclear-powered attack submarine was part...
USS Farragut DDG-37: Pioneers of the Waves
The construction of the USS Farragut DDG-37 began on January 9, 1958, at the Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine. This guided-missile destroyer was part of the Charles F....
USS Farragut DDG-37: Pioneers of the Waves
The construction of the USS Farragut DDG-37 began on January 9, 1958, at the Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine. This guided-missile destroyer was part of the Charles F....
USS Philippine Sea CG-58: Symbolizing America's...
The USS Philippine Sea CG-58 is a guided missile cruiser belonging to the Ticonderoga class in the United States Navy. Its construction commenced on April 8, 1986, at Bath Iron...
USS Philippine Sea CG-58: Symbolizing America's...
The USS Philippine Sea CG-58 is a guided missile cruiser belonging to the Ticonderoga class in the United States Navy. Its construction commenced on April 8, 1986, at Bath Iron...
USS Detroit AOE-4: A Testament to Naval Power
The USS Detroit (AOE-4) was a formidable vessel constructed as part of the United States Navy's fleet replenishment oiler program, designed to provide logistical support to naval forces operating at...
USS Detroit AOE-4: A Testament to Naval Power
The USS Detroit (AOE-4) was a formidable vessel constructed as part of the United States Navy's fleet replenishment oiler program, designed to provide logistical support to naval forces operating at...
USS Horne CG-30: A Closer Look at the Sailing S...
The USS Horne CG-30 served as a cruiser in the United States Navy and belonged to the Belknap class. Its construction took place at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard starting...
USS Horne CG-30: A Closer Look at the Sailing S...
The USS Horne CG-30 served as a cruiser in the United States Navy and belonged to the Belknap class. Its construction took place at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard starting...
USS Benjamin Franklin SSBN-640: Maintaining Pea...
The USS Benjamin Franklin SSBN-640 was a missile submarine constructed by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut. Its construction began on May 25, 1962 and...
USS Benjamin Franklin SSBN-640: Maintaining Pea...
The USS Benjamin Franklin SSBN-640 was a missile submarine constructed by the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation in Groton, Connecticut. Its construction began on May 25, 1962 and...
USS Truett FF-1095: A Legacy of Excellence
The USS Truett FF-1095, a frigate belonging to the United States Navy, was a ship that embodied the Navy's dedication to strength, flexibility, and innovation. Constructed by Bath Iron Works,...
USS Truett FF-1095: A Legacy of Excellence
The USS Truett FF-1095, a frigate belonging to the United States Navy, was a ship that embodied the Navy's dedication to strength, flexibility, and innovation. Constructed by Bath Iron Works,...
USS Saipan LHA-2: A Symbol of Strength
The USS Saipan (LHA-2) was created as a Tarawa class assault ship for the United States Navy. Its main purpose was to transport and land Marine Corps troops during assaults....
USS Saipan LHA-2: A Symbol of Strength
The USS Saipan (LHA-2) was created as a Tarawa class assault ship for the United States Navy. Its main purpose was to transport and land Marine Corps troops during assaults....
USS Spruance DD-963: The Mighty Navy Vessel
The USS Spruance DD-963 held a position within the United States Navy. She was named after Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, a highly influential figure during World War II. Construction of...
USS Spruance DD-963: The Mighty Navy Vessel
The USS Spruance DD-963 held a position within the United States Navy. She was named after Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, a highly influential figure during World War II. Construction of...
USS Barney DDG-6: Inside the Legendary Navy Ship
The construction of the USS Barney DDG-6 marked a milestone in the United States Navy's dedication to maintaining a fleet. This guided missile destroyer named after Commodore Joshua Barney, was...
USS Barney DDG-6: Inside the Legendary Navy Ship
The construction of the USS Barney DDG-6 marked a milestone in the United States Navy's dedication to maintaining a fleet. This guided missile destroyer named after Commodore Joshua Barney, was...
USS Carter Hall LSD-50: Honoring a Legend
The USS Carter Hall LSD-50 is an asset in the United States Navy's fleet and known for its versatility and its ability to exert power across the worlds oceans. It...
USS Carter Hall LSD-50: Honoring a Legend
The USS Carter Hall LSD-50 is an asset in the United States Navy's fleet and known for its versatility and its ability to exert power across the worlds oceans. It...
USS Lapon SSN-661: "The One Who is Daring"
The USS Lapon SSN-661 was an addition to Americas submarine fleet during the Cold War, representing the pinnacle of submarine craftsmanship and technology. It was built at the Newport News...
USS Lapon SSN-661: "The One Who is Daring"
The USS Lapon SSN-661 was an addition to Americas submarine fleet during the Cold War, representing the pinnacle of submarine craftsmanship and technology. It was built at the Newport News...
USS Rich DD-820: A Tribute to Naval Strength
The USS Rich DD-820 was a destroyer of the Gearing class constructed by the Consolidated Steel Corporation at their shipyard in Orange, Texas. Its construction began on June 27, 1945...
USS Rich DD-820: A Tribute to Naval Strength
The USS Rich DD-820 was a destroyer of the Gearing class constructed by the Consolidated Steel Corporation at their shipyard in Orange, Texas. Its construction began on June 27, 1945...
USS Hamner DD-718: An Icon of Naval Power
The USS Hamner (DD-718) was constructed as a destroyer belonging to the Gearing class, which is known for being one of the long lasting destroyer classes in the history of...
USS Hamner DD-718: An Icon of Naval Power
The USS Hamner (DD-718) was constructed as a destroyer belonging to the Gearing class, which is known for being one of the long lasting destroyer classes in the history of...
USS Mcfaul DDG-74: Unstoppable Naval Power
The USS McFaul (DDG-74) is a destroyer in the United States Navy that belongs to the Arleigh Burke class. It was built at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with construction...
USS Mcfaul DDG-74: Unstoppable Naval Power
The USS McFaul (DDG-74) is a destroyer in the United States Navy that belongs to the Arleigh Burke class. It was built at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with construction...
USS Wainwright CG-28: A Mighty Steed
The USS Wainwright CG-28, initially known as DLG-28, was a guided missile cruiser of the Belknap class that played a role in defending during the Cold War. Its construction began...
USS Wainwright CG-28: A Mighty Steed
The USS Wainwright CG-28, initially known as DLG-28, was a guided missile cruiser of the Belknap class that played a role in defending during the Cold War. Its construction began...
USS John F. Kennedy CV-67:A Symbol of Strength ...
The USS John F. Kennedy CV-67 was the aircraft carrier constructed with power for the United States Navy. Its construction began on October 22, 1964 at the Newport News Shipbuilding...
USS John F. Kennedy CV-67:A Symbol of Strength ...
The USS John F. Kennedy CV-67 was the aircraft carrier constructed with power for the United States Navy. Its construction began on October 22, 1964 at the Newport News Shipbuilding...
USS Von Steuben SSBN-632: Silent but Deadly
The USS Von Steuben SSBN-632 was a nuclear powered submarine in the United States Navy. It belonged to the James Madison class. It was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding...
USS Von Steuben SSBN-632: Silent but Deadly
The USS Von Steuben SSBN-632 was a nuclear powered submarine in the United States Navy. It belonged to the James Madison class. It was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding...
USS Ogden LPD-5: Victory through Valor
The USS Ogden LPD-5, which was an Austin class amphibious transport dock, was built to meet the needs and amphibious warfare capabilities of the United States Navy. Its construction began...
USS Ogden LPD-5: Victory through Valor
The USS Ogden LPD-5, which was an Austin class amphibious transport dock, was built to meet the needs and amphibious warfare capabilities of the United States Navy. Its construction began...
USS Forrestal CV-59: A Noble Steed
The USS Forrestal CV-59, initially called AVT-59, marked a milestone as the ship of its kind, in its class, and the first conventionally powered supercarrier for the United States Navy....
USS Forrestal CV-59: A Noble Steed
The USS Forrestal CV-59, initially called AVT-59, marked a milestone as the ship of its kind, in its class, and the first conventionally powered supercarrier for the United States Navy....
USS Oldendorf DD-972: A Distinguished Naval Vessel
The USS Oldendorf DD-972 holds significance for the United States Navy. This vessel, constructed in August 1975 by the Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Litton Industries in Pascagoula, Mississippi, introduced design...
USS Oldendorf DD-972: A Distinguished Naval Vessel
The USS Oldendorf DD-972 holds significance for the United States Navy. This vessel, constructed in August 1975 by the Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Litton Industries in Pascagoula, Mississippi, introduced design...
USS Key DE 348: A Legacy of Strength and Service
Construction on the USS Key DE 348 commenced on March 15, 1943 at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Newark, New Jersey. This destroyer escort was part of the...
USS Key DE 348: A Legacy of Strength and Service
Construction on the USS Key DE 348 commenced on March 15, 1943 at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company in Newark, New Jersey. This destroyer escort was part of the...
USS Lorain County LST-1177: A Sentinel of Naval...
The USS Lorain County LST-1177 served as a tank landing ship for the United States Navy. Its construction began on June 1, 1969 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. This vessel...
USS Lorain County LST-1177: A Sentinel of Naval...
The USS Lorain County LST-1177 served as a tank landing ship for the United States Navy. Its construction began on June 1, 1969 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. This vessel...
USS Benham DD-796: A True Legacy
The USS Benham DD-796 belonged to the United States Navy's Fletcher class destroyers. It was named in honor of Rear Admiral Andrew E. K. Benham, an officer. The Bethlehem Steel...
USS Benham DD-796: A True Legacy
The USS Benham DD-796 belonged to the United States Navy's Fletcher class destroyers. It was named in honor of Rear Admiral Andrew E. K. Benham, an officer. The Bethlehem Steel...