On 28 November 1969, hydrographic surveying and oceanographic research ship CSS Acadia was retired from active service and transferred to the Bedford Institute of Oceanography for use as a museum ship.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax, NS, Canada
17 years ago today, on 27 November 2008, Cunard's Queen Elizabeth 2 was retired from active service, and handed over to her new owners at Port Rashid in Dubai.
The QE2 Dubai, UAE
On 26 November 1968, Cunard's Queen Elizabeth 2 was completed and started her sea trials.
The QE2 Dubai, UAE
On 25 November1930, Great lakes railroad car ferry SS City of Milwaukee was launched Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company, Manitowoc, WI.
SS City of Milwaukee, Manistee, MI
On 25 November 1944, during the Philippines campaign, Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CV-11) was struck by two kamikazes, killing sixty-six men and causing a serious fire. The ship remained on station, however, and the fires were extinguished within two hours. She was detached for repairs the following day, and reached San Francisco on 20 December.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, New York, NY
