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Roermond decommissioned

49 years ago today, on 14 June 1974, Dutch Dokkum-class minesweeper HNLMS Roermond was decommissioned.
MuseumShip at Zeekadetkorps Lemmer, Lemmer, Netherlands

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USS Nautilus SSN-571 laid down

71 years ago today, on 14 June 1952 the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus SSN-571 was laid down at General Dynamics.
Submarine Force Museum Association, Home of the USS Nautilus, Groton, CT

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HNLMS Tonijn (S805) launched

57 years ago today, on 14 June 1965 Dutch Potvis-class submarine HNLMS Tonijn (S805) was launched at Wilton-Fijenoord, Schiedam Netherlands.
MuseumShip at Marinemuseum, Den Helder, Netherlands

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USNS Hiddensee opened to the public

25 years ago today, on 14 June 1997 Tarantul I-class missile corvette USNS Hiddensee was opened to the public at Battleship Cove.
USNS Hiddensee at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

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USS Edson DD-946 leaves the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum

19 years ago today, on 14 June 2004 Forrest Sherman-class destroyer USS Edson DD-946 leaves the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum in new York city for Philadelphia inactive ship maintenance facility.
Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum USS Edson DD946, Bay City, MI
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