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HTMS Lanta (LST-714) decommissioned

On April 30, 2007, HTMS Lanta (LST-714) was decommissioned
Now a MuseumShip at Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Thailand

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USS Iowa officially donated

On April 30 2012, Iowa-class battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) was officially donated to the Pacific Battleship Center in Los Angeles by the United States Navy.
Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa, San Pedro, CA

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USS Texas struck from NVR

76 years ago today, on 30 April 1948, New York-class battleship USS Texas (BB-35) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Battleship Texas Foundation Group, Galveston, TX

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USS LSSL-102 transferred to Japan as JDS Himawari

71 years ago today, on 30 April 1953, USS LCS-102 was transferred to Japan and renamed JDS Himawari where she served until 18 April 1966.
MuseumShip USS LCS-102, Vallejo, CA

 

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Vesikko commissioned

90 years ago today, on April 30 1934, Finnish submarine 'Vesikko' was commissioned. Now a museum ship in Helsinki, Finland.
MuseumShip at Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Helsinki, Finland

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