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USS PC-1640 launched

60 years ago today, on 14 May 1964, PC-1638-class submarine chaser USS PC-1640 was launched by Gunderson Brothers Corp. Portland, OR
She was transferred to Turkey on 18 July 1965 at San Diego, CA as TCP Yarhisar (P-113)
Now a MuseumShip at the Gölcük Naval Base, Kocaeli, Turkey

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USS Salem CA-139 commissioned

75 years ago today, on 14 May 1949 Des Moines-class heavy cruiser USS Salem CA-139 was commissioned with Capt. J.C. Daniel in command.
USS Salem, Quincy, MA

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MV Aurora completed

On 14 May 1955 Ocean liner MV Aurora was completed at Blohm & Voss, and entered service for  HADAG Seetouristik und Fährdienst AG.
The Aurora is currently being restored in Stockton,CA

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HMS Alliance P417 commissioned

77 years ago today, on 14 May 1947, A-class submarine HMS Alliance P417 was commissioned.
Royal Navy Submarine Musem at National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, UK

 

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EML Lembit commissioned

87 years ago today, on 14 May 1937, Estonian Kalev-class submarine EML Lembit was commissioned.
MuseumShip at Lennusadam, Tallinn, Estonia

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