80 years ago today, on 18 April 1945, USS LST-1141 was launched at Chicago Bridge and Iron Co., Seneca, IL.
She was transferred to Thailand on 12 March 1970 and renamed HTMS Lanta (LST-4)
Now a MuseumShip at Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Thailand
76 years ao today, on 18 April 1949 Tang-class submarine USS Tang (SS-563) was laid down as at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. In 1987 she was sold to Turkey as TCG Pirireis (S-343), where she is now a museum ship.
MuseumShip in Izmir, Turkey
On 18 April 1996 Tarantul I-class missile corvette USNS Hiddensee was taken out of service.
MuseumShip USNS Hiddensee at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA
7 years ago today, on 18 April 2018, the Queen Elizabeth 2 opened as a floating hotel following an extensive refurbishment.
The ship is operated by the French hospitality group Accor.
MuseumShip The QE2 Dubai, UAE
56 years ago today, on 18 April 1969 Australian Oberon-class submarine HMAS Ovens (S70) was commissioned.
MuseumShip at WA Maritime Museum, Fremantle, WA, Australia
59 years ago today, on 18 April 1966 LCS(L)(3)-1 Class JDS Himawari (former USS LSSL-102) was transferred to Thailand as HTMS Nakha (LSSL-751).
MuseumShip USS LCS-102, Vallejo, CA
