64 years ago today, on 21 December 1960, French Daphne-class submarine 'Flore' was launched at Direction des Constructions et Armes Navales, Cherbourg, France.
Sous-marin Flore-S645 & Son Musée, Lorient, France
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On 20 December 1971, Balao-class submarine USS Lionfish AGSS-298 was struck from the Naval Vessel Register
USS Lionfish SS298 at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA
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On 20 December 1890, steam coaster SS Robin commenced her career in the British coastal service at Liverpool, with a crew of 12 for her maiden voyage.
The SS Robin Trust, London, UK
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On 20 December 1971, Tench-class submarine USS Requin SS-481 was struck form the Naval Vessel Register.
Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA
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On 20 December 1989, Lightship Huron (LV-103) became a National Historic Landmark.
Port Huron Museums, MI
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With only one submission, there is no need for a vote,and Adiran Plantenga is hereby declared the winner of the March 2022 Cover Photo contest, with his picture of the former HNLMS Sittard M830.
Sittard is a Dokkum-class minesweeper of the Royal Netherlands Navy build at Niestern, Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands with American MDAP funds. She served the Dutch Navy from 1956 thru November 1997 and is now in service as corps ship for the Harlingen Sea Cadets
Congrats Adiran!
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On 20 December 1971, Gato-class submarine USS Croaker SS-246 was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Buffalo, NY
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80 years ago today, on 20 December 1944, USCGC Mackinaw - WAGB-83 (based on the Wind class of Coast Guard icebreakers) was commissioned with Cmdr Edwin J. Roland in command.
Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, Mackinaw City, MI
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82 years ago today, on 19 December 1943, Gato-class submarine USS Croaker (SS-246) was launched at Electric Boat Co., Groton, CT, sponsored by the wife of Admiral William H. P. Blandy.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Buffalo, NY
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75 years ago today, on 19 December 1950, Lightship Columbia (WLV-604) was commissioned, and was stationed 5.3 miles from the mouth of the Columbia River beginning in April 1951.
Columbia River Maritime Museum, Astoria, OR
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