Monthly Archives: October 2012

In this week’s ON DECK * Re-enactment in NZ of Costa Concordia mishap, but not so tragic.

Hi members                   In this week’s ON DECK * Re-enactment in NZ of Costa Concordia mishap, but not so tragic. * 60th Anniversary Japanese Navy * The pride of PrimePort * TSS EARNSLAW celebrates 100 years on the Lake * ELLERMAN LINE  * Bob Procter remembers…… *Continue reading “In this week’s ON DECK * Re-enactment in NZ of Costa Concordia mishap, but not so tragic.”

HMS Dauntless ends her first deployment

‘One massive experience from start to finish’… Dauntless ends her first deployment News ‘One massive experience from start to finish’… Dauntless ends her first deployment 30 October 2012 On a perfect autumn day HMS Dauntless ended her maiden deployment by returning to Portsmouth. Some 1,000 family members and friends cheered the destroyer’s arrival – whichContinue reading “HMS Dauntless ends her first deployment”

Navy Admiral kicked off his ship, sent back to Bremerton. Why?

  Rear Admiral Charles Gaouette has been removed of duty aboard the USS Stennis and sent back to the ship’s Bremerton homeport pending an investigation into his “leadership judgement.” (AP file photo) Navy Admiral kicked off his ship, sent back to Bremerton. Why? October 29, 2012 @ 8:48 am (Updated: 1:37 pm – 10/29/12 )   Continue reading “Navy Admiral kicked off his ship, sent back to Bremerton. Why?”

Step Aboard The Navy’s $2.4 Billion Virginia-Class

Step Aboard The Navy’s $2.4 Billion Virginia-Class  Christina Shaw / US Navy  The USS Virginia-class submarines are the United State’s newest and most advanced submarine.  The Electric Boat division of General Dynamics, Connecticut, is the lead design authority for the Virginia Class. General Dynamics Electric Boat has built the first of the class – Virginia (SSN 774), and NorthropContinue reading “Step Aboard The Navy’s $2.4 Billion Virginia-Class”

The U.S. Navy: More than Just Aircraft Carriers (Updated)

The U.S. Navy: More than Just Aircraft Carriers (Updated) Oct 28, 2012 by DORIAN DE WIND, Military Affairs Columnist The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) flies the battle ensign during maneuvers off the coast of Kauai as part of maritime exercise Koa Kai 12-2. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker) UPDATE:Continue reading “The U.S. Navy: More than Just Aircraft Carriers (Updated)”