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Roermond decommissioned

39 years ago today, on 16 April 1987, Dutch Dokkum-class minesweeper HNLMS Roermond was decommissioned
MuseumShip at Zeekadetkorps Lemmer, Lemmer, Netherlands

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USS Wisconsin (BB-64) opened to the public

25 years ago today, on 16 April 2001 Iowa-class battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) opened to the public as a museum ship.
Museumship USS Wisconsin BB-64 at Nauticus, Norfolk, VA

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USS Wisconsin BB-64 commissioned

82 years ago today, on 16 April 1944 Iowa-class battleship USS Wisconsin BB-64 was commissioned with Captain Earl E. Stone in command.
USS Wisconsin BB-64 at Nauticus, Norfolk, VA

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HMY Britannia launched

73 years ago today, on 16 April 1953 Royal Yacht HMY Britannia was launched by Queen Elizabeth II at John Brown and Company.
The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh, UK

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MV Wyuna launched

On 16 April 1953 pilot cutter MV Wyuna was launched at Ferguson Shipbuilders, Glasgow, Scotland.
Future MuseumShip at Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point, VIC, Australia

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