MuseumShip Blog

75 years ago today, on 14 May 1949 Des Moines-class heavy cruiser USS Salem CA-139 was commissioned with Capt. J.C. Daniel in command.
USS Salem, Quincy, MA

On 14 May 1955 Ocean liner MV Aurora was completed at Blohm & Voss, and entered service for  HADAG Seetouristik und Fährdienst AG.
The Aurora is currently being restored in Stockton,CA

77 years ago today, on 14 May 1947, A-class submarine HMS Alliance P417 was commissioned.
Royal Navy Submarine Musem at National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, UK

87 years ago today, on 14 May 1937, Estonian Kalev-class submarine EML Lembit was commissioned.
MuseumShip at Lennusadam, Tallinn, Estonia

On 13 May 1930 Japanese Ocean lliner Hikawa Maru started her maiden voyage from Kobe to Seattle. She is permanently berthed as a museum ship at Yamashita Park, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan.
MuseumShip in Yokohama, Japan

12 May 1951 Essex class aircraft carrier USS Hornet CV-12 was decommissioned for the 2nd time.
MuseumShip at USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum, Alameda, CA

On 12 May 1945 Gearing-class destroyer USS Orleck DD-886 was launched at Consolidated Steel Corp., Orange TX, sponsored by Mrs. Joseph Orleck, widow of Lieutenant Orleck.
Jacksonville Naval Museum, Jacksonville, FL

On 12 May 1941 Gato-class submarine USS Drum SS-228 was launched at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME, sponsored by Mrs. Beatrice M. Holcomb, wife of Major General Thomas Holcomb, Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.
MuseumShip at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, AL

83 years ago today, on 12 May 1942 South Dakota-class Battleship USS Massachusetts BB-59 was commissioned with Capt. Francis E.M. Whiting in command.
MuseumShip USS Massachusetts BB59 at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

83 years ago today, on 12 May 1942, USCGC Danmark (WIX-283) was commissioned, Danish Captain Knud Hansen commanding.
SchoolShip Danmark, Frederikshavn, Denmark