Monthly Archives: August 2025

The ninth evolved Cape-class patrol boat (ECCPB) HMAS Cape Spencer has completed sea trials, shipbuilding company Austal revealed.

In just over 500 days,  the future HMAS Cape Spencer has been planned, constructed, launched, and completed sea trials following contract execution with Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG) in February 2024. The vessel, built for the Royal Australian Navy, was launched in April this year. Related Article “It’s a proud moment, and a key outcome toContinue reading “The ninth evolved Cape-class patrol boat (ECCPB) HMAS Cape Spencer has completed sea trials, shipbuilding company Austal revealed.”

USS PINE ISLANDUSS Pine Island (AV-12), a Currituck-class seaplane tender, is the only ship of the United States Navy to hold this name. The ship was named after Pine Island Sound (off the coast of Lee County, Florida).

Pine Island was laid down on 16 November 1942 at the Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, San Pedro, California; launched on 26 February 1944, sponsored by Mrs. Knefler McGinnis; and commissioned on 26 April 1945, Commander Henry Titus Hodgskin in command.World War IIDeparting California on 16 June 1945, Pine Island steamed to Okinawa.Continue reading “USS PINE ISLANDUSS Pine Island (AV-12), a Currituck-class seaplane tender, is the only ship of the United States Navy to hold this name. The ship was named after Pine Island Sound (off the coast of Lee County, Florida).”