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Edson launched

68 years ago today, on 4 January 1958, Forrest Sherman-class destroyer USS Edson (DD-946) was launched at Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME, sponsored by Mrs. M. A. Edson, widow of General Edson.
Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum USS Edson DD946, Bay City, MI

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New Jersey struck

27 years ago today, on 4 January 1999, Iowa-class battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ

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Yorktown opened to the public

50 years ago today, on 3 January 1976, Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10) museum was opened to the public for the first time.
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant, SC

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Pender County decommissioned

68 years ago today, on 2 January 1958, LST-542-class USS Pender County (LST-1080) was decommissioned, after transfer to South Korea as ROKS Hwa San - (LST-679)
Museum ship at SapKyoHo National Sightseeing Resort, South Korea

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Requin launched

80 years ago today, on 1 January 1945, Tench-class submarine USS Requin (SS-481) was launched at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine, sponsored by Mrs. Slade D. Cutter.
Museum ship at the Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA

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