SINGAPORE (Oct. 16, 2016) Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Fulton) from JC’s Naval, Maritime and Military News https://ift.tt/iWmxQRq via IFTTT
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The first USS Henley (DD-39) was a modified Paulding-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I and later in the United States Coast Guard, designated as CG-12. She was named for Robert Henley.
USS HENLEY 1912 USS Henley The first USS Henley (DD-39) was a modified Paulding-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I and later in the United States Coast Guard, designated as CG-12. She was named for Robert Henley. Henley was launched on 3 April 1912 by the Fore River Shipbuilding Company, in Quincy, Massachusetts; sponsored by Miss Constance Henley Kane, great-grandniece or Robert Henley; and commissioned at Boston, Massachusetts,Continue reading “The first USS Henley (DD-39) was a modified Paulding-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I and later in the United States Coast Guard, designated as CG-12. She was named for Robert Henley.”
HMS Valiant was one of five Queen Elizabeth-class battleships built for the Royal Navy during the early 1910s.
She participated in the Battle of Jutland during the First World War as part of the Grand Fleet. Other than that battle, and the inconclusive Action of 19 August, her service during the war generally consisted of routine patrols and training in the North Sea. She saw further action during the Second World War in the Mediterranean and Far East. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Valiant_(1914) from JC’s Naval,Continue reading “HMS Valiant was one of five Queen Elizabeth-class battleships built for the Royal Navy during the early 1910s.”
USS Roanoke moored in the Mediterranean
Excellent shot of Excellent shot of USS Roanoke moored in the Mediterranean during her first post-shakedown cruise in 1950, note that as a member of the Worchester class she mounts dual purpose 6″/47 guns – From the personal collection of David Johnston, USN during her first post-shakedown cruise in 1950, note that as a member ofContinue reading “USS Roanoke moored in the Mediterranean”
Royal Navy minehunter crews mark 15 years of keeping the Gulf safe from underwater explosives
ROYAL Navy sailors who have kept the Gulf free of mine for 15 years non-stop have celebrated their achievements aboard Nelson’s flagship. By Tom Cotterill Monday, 13th June 2022, 5:00 pm Thousands of Royal Navy sailors have spent months on end in the searing temperatures of the Middle East. Working under the umbrella of ‘Op Kipion’, they’ve provided aContinue reading “Royal Navy minehunter crews mark 15 years of keeping the Gulf safe from underwater explosives”
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