Ships from Canada, Mexico and the United States

Ships from Canada, Mexico and the United States conducted combined operations off the coast of Southern California, May 13, 2021 to enhance partnership and interoperability among the nations’ sea services.

USS Cincinnati (CL-6), was a third Omaha-class light cruiser

USS Cincinnati (CL-6), was the third Omaha-class light cruiser, originally classified as a scout cruiser, built for the United States Navy. She was the third Navy ship named after the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, the first being Cincinnati, an ironclad commissioned in 1862, during the Civil War, and the second being Cincinnati, a protected cruiser,Continue reading “USS Cincinnati (CL-6), was a third Omaha-class light cruiser”

USCGC Bear (WMEC-901) 1934

The SS Bear was a dual steam-powered and sailing ship built with six-inch (15.2 cm)-thick sides which had a long life in various cold-water and ice-filled environs. She was a forerunner of modern icebreakers and had an exceptionally diverse service life. According to the United States Coast Guard official website, Bear is described as “probablyContinue reading “USCGC Bear (WMEC-901) 1934”

USCGC Eagle (WIX-327), the flagship of the U.S. Coast Guard and “America’s Tall Ship”.

 

US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker departs for months-long deployment to Antarctica

The US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star is seen moored ahead of deploying for Operation Deep Freeze 2026, Seattle, November 20, 2025.US Coast Guard/Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Bokum Gareth Havelock – Published on: 27 Nov 2025, 6:09 pm The US Coast Guard’s heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star departed Seattle on November 20, commencing herContinue reading “US Coast Guard heavy icebreaker departs for months-long deployment to Antarctica”