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LTMS buys Alexander Henry

6 years ago today, on 16 June 2017, the Lakehead Transportation Museum Society bought the Alexander Henry for CAN $2.
She arrived in Thunder Bay, (Ontario, Canada) on 27 June 2017.
MuseumShip at Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

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USS Croaker transferred

on 27 June 1976, the USN transferred Gato-class submarine USS Croaker (SS-246) to the Groton, CT Submarine Memorial Association.

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USS Clamagore struck

On 27 June 1975, Balao-class submarine USS Clamagore (SS-343) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

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Nazario Sauro laid down

On 27 June 1974, Italian submarine 'Nazario Sauro' (S-518) was laid down at Fincantieri Monfalcone, Italy.

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USS Yorktown decommissioned

On 27 June 1970, Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10) was decommissioned by her last CO, Capt. Owen Austin Kidd in Philadelphia, PA, and was berthed with the Philadelphia Group, Atlantic Reserve Fleet.

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USS North Carolina decommissioned

On 27 June 1947, North Carolina-class battleship USS North Carolina (BB-55) was decommissioned by her CO Capt. Timothy J. O’Brien.

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SS Lane Victory delivered

On 27 June 1945, SS Lane Victory was delivered to the War Shipping Administration.

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USS Iowa keel laid

On 27 June 1940, Iowa-class battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) 's keel was laid at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York, NY
Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa, San Pedro, CA

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