Monthly Archives: August 2019

USS Minneapolis (C-13), photographed while at anchor, 1898. The first USS Minneapolis (C-13/CA-17) was a United States Navy Columbia-class protected cruiser. She was named for the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minneapolis was laid down 16 December 1891 by William Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia; launched 12 August 1893, sponsored by Miss Elizabeth Washburn, daughter of Senator William D.…Continue reading “USS Minneapolis (C-13/CA-17)”

USS Richard L. Page (FFG-5) USS RICHARD L PAGE – 76 USS Richard L. Page (FFG-5) was a Brooke class frigate in the United States Navy. from Currin’s Naval, Maritime & Marine News https://ift.tt/2KGWUhS via IFTTT Follow us on our Blog here https://ift.tt/31Xfdac

Royal Navy joins international maritime security mission in the Gulf The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to freedom of navigation and safe passage through the Gulf. HMS Montrose, a Type 23 Frigate, has been accompanying British-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz (Picture source: Wikipedia/Royal Navy) The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to freedomContinue reading “Royal Navy joins international maritime security mission in the Gulf”

Nicaraguan Navy commissions two more Damen Stan Patrol 4207 vessels Posted On Friday, 09 August 2019 10:54 The Nicaraguan Naval Force has inducted two new Damen Shipyards Stan Patrol 4207 vessels into active service. The vessels were activated at the Naval Force’s facilities at the port of El Bluff located the country’s Caribbean coastline after having beenContinue reading “Nicaraguan Navy commissions two more Damen Stan Patrol 4207 vessels”

Rebuilt Maersk Honam Returns to Service as Maersk Halifax The newly rebuilt Maersk Halifax (courtesy Maersk) By The Maritime Executive 2019-08-09 22:07:33 The stern section of the ill-fated container ship Maersk Honam has re-entered service with a new bow built by Hyundai Heavy Industries. She retains the same IMO number, but she now carries a new name – Maersk Halifax.  OnContinue reading “Rebuilt Maersk Honam Returns to Service as Maersk Halifax”