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Kya laid down

On May 26 1963 Norwegian Kobben-class submarine Kya - S317 was laid down at Rheinstahl-Nordseewerke in Emden, Germany.
She was transfered to Denmark as Springeren - S324 on 17 October 1991.
MuseumShip at koldkrigsmuseum Langelandsfort, Bagenkop, Denmark

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USCGC Lilac (WAGL-227) launched

On 26 May 1933 Coast Guard lighthouse tender USCGC Lilac (WAGL-227) was launched at Pusey & Jones Shipyard in Wilmington, DE, sponsored by Kristie Putnam.
MuseumShip at Lilac Preservation Project, New York, NY

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USS Hornet CV-12 donated

On 26 May 1998 Essex class aircraft carrier USS Hornet CV-12 was donated to the Aircraft Carrier Hornet foundation.
MuseumShip at USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum, Alameda, CA

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