129 years ago today, on 13 December 1896, steel-hulled three-masted barque Glenlee started her maiden voyage to Portland, OR.
The Tall Ship Glenlee, Glasgow, UK
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28 years ago today, on 23 November 1997, Dutch Dokkum-class minesweeper HNLMS Sittard (M830) was decommissioned.
Ex-Hr.Ms. Sittard M830 in use by Zeekadetkorps Harlingen, Netherlands
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146 years ago today, on 12 December 1878, four-masted, full-rigged ship Falls of Clyde was launched at Russel & Co., Glasgow, Scotland.
As longs as she is afloat, I'll post about her.
Save Falls of Clyde International, Honolulu, HI
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83 years ago today, on 11 December 1942, LST-1-class tank landing ship USS LST-393 was commissioned with Lt. John H. Halifax, USNR, in command.
USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, Muskegon, MI
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72 years ago today, on 11 December 1953, Gato-class submarine USS Croaker SS-246 was commissioned for a third and last time, Emory H. Edwards commanding.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Buffalo, NY
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