USS ESSEX, 1945 with Vought F4U Corsairs USS Essex in June 1967 USS Essex (CV/CVA/CVS-9) was an aircraft carrier and the lead ship of the 24-ship Essex class built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was the fourth US Navy ship to bear the name. Commissioned in December 1942, Essex participated in severalContinue reading “USS Essex (CV/CVA/CVS-9)”
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USS Cleveland (C-19/PG-33/CL-21) was a United States Navy Denver-class protected cruiser.
USS Cleveland and tug Active 1916 USS Cleveland (Cruiser # 19) in the “Dewey” Dry Dock, Olongapo Naval Station, Philippine Islands, circa 14 January 1908. USS Cleveland (C-19/PG-33/CL-21) was a United States Navy Denver-class protected cruiser. She was launched 28 September 1901 by Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, sponsored by “Miss R. Hanna” (probably Ruth Hanna McCormick), andContinue reading “USS Cleveland (C-19/PG-33/CL-21) was a United States Navy Denver-class protected cruiser.”
Stern view of the Bismarck, 1940-1941.
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A History of HMS CAMPANIA
HMS CAMPANIA The ship that was to become HMS CAMPANIA one of a pair of passenger cargo vessels of 12.000 tons ordered by the Shaw Savill Line in 1940 form Harland & Wolff, Belfast. One vessel was launched as the SS WAIWERA (III) the other was requisitioned by the Admiralty. CAMPANIA’s keel wasContinue reading “A History of HMS CAMPANIA”
This Navy captain is now the first woman commanding a nuclear aircraft carrier
Diana Stancy Correll 5 hours ago 54 Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, newly appointed commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony on the flight deck. (MC3 Jeremiah Bartelt/Navy) Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt is now the commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln — becoming the first woman to lead aContinue reading “This Navy captain is now the first woman commanding a nuclear aircraft carrier”
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