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Otway launched

59 years ago today, on 29 November 1966, Oberon-class submarine HMAS Otway (S 59) was launched at Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Greenock, Scotland, sponsored by Princess Marina: the first RAN submarine and second RAN vessel after the cruiser HMAS Canberra to be launched by a member of the Royal Family.
Holbrook Submarine Museum, Holbrook, NSW, Australia

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Mikhail Kutuzov launched

74 years ago today, on 29 November 1951, Sverdlov-class cruiser Mikhail Kutuzov was launched at shipyard # 444 in Nikolaev City
Museum ship in Novorossiysk, Russia

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Cobia launched

82 years ago today, pn 28 November 1943, Gato-class submarine USS Cobia SS-245 was launched at Electric Boat Company, Groton, CT, sponsored by Mrs. C. W. Magruder.
Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc, WI

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Orleck laid down

81 years ago today, on 28 November 1944, Gearing-class destroyer USS Orleck (DD-886) was laid down at Consolidated Steel Corp., Orange, Texas.
Jacksonville Naval MuseumJacksonville, FL

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PT-305 struck

80 years go today, on 28 November 1945, PT-305 was Struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Museum ship at The National WWII Museum, New Orleans, LA

 

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