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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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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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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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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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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