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Edson laid down

69 years ago today, on 3 December 1956, Forrest Sherman-class destroyer USS Edson DD-946 was laid down at Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME.
Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum USS Edson DD946, Bay City, MI

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Requin decommissioned

57 years ago today, on 3 December 1968, Tench-class submarine USS Requin SS-481 was decommissioned.
Museum ship at Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA

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Glenlee launched

129 years ago today, on 3 December 1896, steel-hulled three-masted barque Glenlee was launched at Anderson Rodgers & Company, Glasgow, Scotland.
The Tall Ship Glenlee, Glasgow, UK

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Onslow launched

57 years ago today, on 3 December 1968, Australian Oberon-class submarines HMAS Onslow (SS60) was launched at Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Greenock, UK, sponsored by Princess Alexandra.
Museum ship at Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney, Australia

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Otama launched

On 3 December 1975, Australian Oberon-class submarine HMAS Otama (SS62) was launched at Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, launched by HRH The Princess Royal.
Victorian Maritime Center, Crib Point, VIC, Australia

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