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The USS Constitution sails past the Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) during Massachusetts’ commissioning in Boston, on March 28th, 2026.

George Washington arrives in Da Nang, highlighting enduring U.S.-Vietnam partnership

30 July 2026 “This visit by the USS George Washington, USS Robert Smalls, and USS Shoup comes as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary,” said U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks. “As we mark 250 years of American independence, we are proud to celebrate this milestone alongside our friends in Vietnam. We thank DaContinue reading “George Washington arrives in Da Nang, highlighting enduring U.S.-Vietnam partnership”

HMS Repulse in Hawaii – US Navy aerial photo taken June 12, 1924. Courtesy University of Hawaii.

Builder Updates Status of Project 2350 Ivan Papanin

BySeaWaves Magazine – Jul 22, 2026 We continue our Shipspotting: Ocean Shipping Company (OSK) naval equipment through the lens series, showcasing the fleet in real-world operations. Featured is the multi-purpose ice-class patrol ship Ivan Papanin of Project 2350. Photos by transport photographer Fedor Borisov (channel “Over the Seas, Over the Waves”) show the ship inContinue reading “Builder Updates Status of Project 2350 Ivan Papanin”

USS Oregon Port Visit in Scotland

BySeaWaves Magazine – Jul 22, 2026 U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Towner Virginia-class attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) arrived at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde in Faslane, Scotland, for a scheduled port visit, July 20, 2026.  The visit is part of the submarine’s routine deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. While in Faslane, the submarine willContinue reading “USS Oregon Port Visit in Scotland”