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Old Lady renamed back to Bleichen

On 27 April 2007, German general cargo ship 'Old Lady' was renamed back to her original name 'Bleichen"
Museum ship at Freunde des Stückgutfrachters MS BLEICHEN, Hamburg, Germany
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Dom Fernando II e Glória reinstated

On 27 April 1998, Portuguese 50 gun frigate Dom Fernando II e Glória was reinstated in the Portuguese Navy as an Auxiliary Navy Unit (UAM 203).

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William M. Black designated NHL

On 27 April 1992, steam-propelled, sidewheel dustpan dredge William M. Black was designated a National Historic Landmark
MuseumShip at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque, IA

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USCGC Ingham (WHEC--35) added to NRHP

on 27 April 1992 USCGC Ingham (WHEC--35) was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and designated a National Historic Landmark
MuseumShip at USCGC Ingham Museum, Key West, FL

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Wilhelm Bauer becomes museum ship

40 years ago today, on 27 April 1984, type XXI U-boat Wilhelm Bauer (U-2540) , opened as a museum ship in Bremerhaven, Germany, sponsored by the Wilhelm Bauer Technology Museum association.

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HMAS Otama (SS62) commissioned

on 27 April 1978 Oberon class submarine HMAS Otama (SS62) was commissioned
Future MuseumShip at Victorian Maritime Centre, Crib Point, VIC, Australia

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HMAS Diamantina (K377) commissioned

On 27 April 1945 River-class frigate HMAS Diamantina (K377) was commissioned with Lt. Commander Maurice Rose RANR in command.
MuseumShip at Queensland Martime Museum, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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