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Friends Good Will launched

12 years ago today, on 29 April 2004 Top Sail Sloop replica 'Friends Good Will' was launched at Scarano Boat Building Inc., Albany, NY
MuseumShip at the Michigan Maritime Museum, South Haven, MI

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USS Becuna laid down

83 years ago today, on April 29 1943, Balao-class submarine USS Becuna (SS-319) was laid down at Electric Boat Company in Groton, CT
Here seen circa 1944-45 together with Razorback (SS-394) at Pearl Harbor
MuseumShip at Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA

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USS Cassin Young decommissioned

66 years ago today, on 29 April 1960, Fletcher-class destroyer USS Cassin Young (DD-793) was decommissioned for the second time.
Friends of the Cassin Young - FOTCY @ Boston National Historical Park, Boston, MA

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USS North Carolina memorial dedication

64 years ago today, on 29 April 1962, North Carolina-class battleship USS North Carolina (BB-55) was dedicated as the state's memorial to its WWII veterans and the 11,000 North Carolinians who died during the war.
USS North Carolina Battleship, Wilmingon, NC

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