On 1 April 1990, Hawaiian Chieftain starts her maiden voyage to French Polynesia, arriving in Papeete on April 20.
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MuseumShip Blog
What's happening in museum ship world?
103 years ago today, on 9 March 1922, Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet steamer SS Virginia V launched at Anderson & Company, Maplewood, WA.
MuseumShip in Seattle, WA
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On 7 March 1967, the US Navy's USS Recruit TDE-1 was decommissioned for the first time
MuseumShip in San Diego, CA
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On 25 February 1946, USS Potomac (AG-25) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
USS Potomac - Official Site, Oakland, CA
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1 February 1991, Schooner Governor Stone was transferred from private ownership to the non-profit Apalachicola Maritime Institute
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25 January 1862, City-class gunboat USS Cairo was commissioned, Lt James M. Prichett in command.
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13 years ago today, on 15 December 2011, Helicopter Landing Trainer (HLT) USS Baylander (IX-514) was decommissioned and struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Baylander Steel Beach, New York, NY
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78 years ago today, on 15 November 1945, Thetis-class patrol boat USS Potomac (AG-25) was decommissioned by President Truman who chose the larger USS Williamsburg as his presidential yacht.
USS Potomac, Oakland, CA
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On 8 November 1935, USCGC Electra (WPC-187) was transferred to the Navy, as USS Potomac, reclassified (AG-25) and became Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidential yacht,
Musem ship USS Potomac, Oakland, CA
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42 years ago today, on 5 November 1981, Pegasus-class hydrofoil USS Aries (PHM-5) was launched at Boeing Marine Systems, Renton, Washington, sponsored by Mrs. Earl B. Fowler, the wife of Vice Admiral Earl B. Fowler, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command.
Here seen flying along starboard side of USS Jesse L. Brown - (FF-1089) in 1989
Museum ship USS Aries - PHM5, Gasconade, MO
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