HMNZS Wakakura (T00) was originally a First World War Castle-class naval trawler built in Canada. Ordered by the Admiralty, the vessel, named TR 1, was loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy for use on the East Coast of Canada. She was purchased by New Zealand in 1926 and transferred to the Royal New Zealand NavyContinue reading “HMNZS Wakakura”
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USS Minneapolis (C-13)
The first USS Minneapolis (C-13/CA-17) was a United States Navy Columbia-class protected cruiser. She was named for the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minneapolis was laid down 16 December 1891 by William Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia; launched 12 August 1893, sponsored by Miss Elizabeth Washburn, daughter of Senator William D. Washburn of Minnesota; and commissioned atContinue reading “USS Minneapolis (C-13)”
HMS ST KITTS and HMS VENGEANCE 1945
HMS St. Kitts was a Battle-class destroyer of the Royal Navy (RN). She was named in honour of the Battle of St. Kitts which took place in 1782. So far she has been the only ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name. St. Kitts was built by Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson LimitedContinue reading “HMS ST KITTS and HMS VENGEANCE 1945”
HMS MAIDSTONE, submarine depot ship, berthed at the port of Algiers. Alongside are two submarines, SAFARI and SAHIB. So great were their successes against Axis shipping, that they were known as the “Old Firm” and “Foundation members” to the rest of the Royal Navy. 16 April 1943.
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Boeing F4B-4 fighters, of VF-6B, spotted for take off from USS Saratoga CV-3, May 1934
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