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Naval Analyses: WARSHIPS OF THE PAST: Worcester class anti-aircraft cruisers of the United States Navy

Written by D-Mitch USS Worcester, lead ship of theWorcester class cruisers Warships with the size of a battleship and armament of a light cruiser, the Worcester class anti-aircraft cruisers of the United States Navy were the ultimate all-gun light cruisers. With a full displacement of approximately 18,000 tons and a length of more than 207 meters (!), they were larger and heavier than any light or heavy cruiser of WWII and post-war cruisers (and their missile conversions) with only very few…

Launched in 1944, “Mighty Mo” was the final battleship commissioned by the US and has since earned 11 battle stars for her service in WW2, the Korean War, and the Gulf War. While she was first decommissioned in 1955, she was reactivated in 1984 when the US enacted a plan to rebuild its Navy fleet.  The Missouri survived a kamikaze bombing with only superficial damage, was instrumental in claiming Japan’s home waters during WW2 by guarding aircraft carriers and bombarding Japanese shorelines, a

Launched in 1940, the Yamato was a lead ship in the Imperial Japanese Navy during WW2. Outnumbered by the US fleet, Japan built the Yamato and her sister

The USS William D. Porter — “Willie Dee” to her crew — was a War World II destroyer, and is arguably the unluckiest ship in the history of the world. She

The USS William D. Porter — “Willie Dee” to her crew — was a War World II destroyer, and is arguably the unluckiest ship in the history of the world. She

Sinking the Bismarck – Map of the last voyage of the Bismarck, May 1941. Military History Monthly Battle Maps.

In this map specially prepared for MHM, we chart the last journey of the Bismarck in May 1941. Here the course of the Bismarck is depicted in black, and the ...

The Naval History and HNSA Guide to U.S. Museum Ships - USNI News

Navies are tough on their ships. From commissioning to when they leave the service, naval vessels are driven hard, fulfilling myriad missions and carrying their sailors and marines the world over. More often than not at the end of their service these ships are sold to allies, scrapped or sometimes sunk to create coral reefs …

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Sunita Williams piloted more than 30 different aircraft, logged more than 3,000 hours as an aviator, and served as an astronaut with NASA. Learn more about Williams' contributions to naval history and the United States in this video. This video is narrated by Museum Educator, William Clarkson and was written, produced, and directed by the staff at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.
German shipyard NOBISKRUG celebrates a landmark 115 years since its 1905 inception. Recognised today as one of the world’s foremost builders of spectacular fully custom superyachts, the shipyard is built upon a solid foundation of German naval history. #nobiskrug #superyacht #yachtlife #familyoffice #privateclients #institutions
The D-Day landings, began at 5.23am on June 6, 1944. A Peterhead cousin was drowned supporting those landings. My prayers go to Alexander and all who died that day may they rest in peace.  @CWGC | Chatham Naval Memorial Panel 75, Column 3. [my video is from January 2020]