Posted on July 17, 2026 by laststandonzombieisland One comment Some 105 years ago, 18 July 1921, off the Virginia Capes Successive leisurely flights of land-based Army and Navy bombers dropped an assortment of bombs over the moored and abandoned 6,600-ton German Wiesbaden-class scout cruiser SMS Frankfurt, formerly of the Kaiser’s High Seas Fleet, and (eventually) sank same. To help with aimpoints, she even convenientlyContinue reading “The Day Old Frankie took the Plunge”
Monthly Archives: July 2026
GD NASSCO To Build Two New Sub Tenders
Rich Abott – Friday, July 17th, 2026 The Navy plans to award General Dynamics’ [GD] San Diego-based National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) a detail design and construction contract to procure two new AS(X) next-general submarine tender replacement ships, according to a July 16 notice. The New AS(X)-class ships are meant to replace the agingContinue reading “GD NASSCO To Build Two New Sub Tenders”
Indonesia Set to Receive Ex-Italian Aircraft Carrier Garibaldi on Sept 20
Giuseppe Garibaldi (2023). Italian Navy picture. Indonesia announces the former Italian Navy aircraft carrier Garibaldi will arrive Sept 20, detailing homeport plans in Lampung and refurbishment costs. On 20 July, the Indonesian Ministry of Defence revealed more details on the planned transfer of the former Italian Navy aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi during a meeting withContinue reading “Indonesia Set to Receive Ex-Italian Aircraft Carrier Garibaldi on Sept 20”
Warship Wednesday (on a Thursday) 23 July 2026: Semper Laborantes
laststandonzombieisland / Jul 24, 2026 at 12:01 AM Here at LSOZI, we take a break every Wednesday to explore the old steam/diesel navies from 1833 to 1954, profiling a different ship each week. These ships have a life, a tale all their own, which sometimes takes them to the strangest places.- Christopher Eger If you enjoy my always ad-freeContinue reading “Warship Wednesday (on a Thursday) 23 July 2026: Semper Laborantes”
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