On 30 August 1943, Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Hornet CV-12 was launched at Newport News Shipbuilidng, Newport News, VA, sponsored by Annie Reid Knox.
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On 30 August 1929, Lightship Frying Pan (LV-115) was launched at Charleston Dry Dock and Machine Co, Charleston, SC.
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On 30 August 1943 Tribal class destroyer HMCS Haida (G63) was commissioned with H.G. DeWolf in command.
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On 31 August 1944 1091LCI(L)-1091 was laid down at Defoe Shipbuilding Company in Bay City, MI.
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On 31 August 1911, Florida-class battleship USS Utah (BB-31) was commissioned, Capt. William Shepherd Benson in command.
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78 years ago today, on 9 August 1946, Australian River-class frigate HMAS Diamantina (K377) was decommissioned for the first time in Williamtown, Australia.
MuseumShip at Queensland Maritime Museum, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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On 8 August 1988, Grayback-class USS Growler (SSG-577) was awarded to the Intrepid Sea, air & space museum, rather than being torpedoed as a target.
Museum ship at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, New York, NY
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On 8 August 2000, confederate submarine 'H.L. Hunley', was raised from the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, just over 3.5 nautical miles from Sullivan's Island outside the entrance to Charleston Harbor, by the recovery barge Karlissa B.
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On 7 August 2012, Forrest Sherman-class destroyer USS Edson (DD-946) arrives at a temporary mooring at Wirt Stone docks, Essexville, Michigan.
Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum USS Edson DD946, Bay City, MI
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