66 years ago today, on 7 November 1958, Forrest Sherman-class destroyer USS Edson DD-946 was commissioned with CDR Thomas J. Moriarty in command.
Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum USS Edson DD946, Bay City, MI\
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On 7 November 1969, Balao-class submarine USS Becuna SS-319 was decommissioned.
Submarine Becuna at Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA
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140 years ago today, on 7 November 1885, three-masted, iron-hulled barque Polly Woodside was launched at Workman, Clark & Co, Belfast, Northern Ireland, and christened by the owner's wife, Mrs Marian ("Polly") Woodside.
Museum ship at the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), South Wharf, VIC, Australia
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82 years ago today, on 7 November 1943, Balao-class submarine USS Lionfish SS-298 was launched at Cramp Shipbuilding Co, sponsored by Mrs. Harold C. Train.
USS Lionfish is a museum ship at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA
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