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Arthur M. Huddell leaves Norfolk

16 years ago today, on 6 December 2008, Liberty ship Arthur M. Huddell left Norfolk, VA under tow for Piraeus harbour, to become museum ship 'Hellas Liberty'.
Greek Shipping Miracle
Museum ship Όμιλος Φίλων Λίμπερτυ, Piraeus, Greece.

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USS Red Oak Victory commissioned

81 years ago today, on 5 December 1944, Boulder Victory-class cargo ship SS Red Oak Victory was commissioned into the United States Navy as USS Red Oak Victory AK-235 with LCDR. John Sayers, USNR, in command.
Museum ship SS Red Oak Victory, Richmond, CA

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B-427 commissioned

On 4 December 1971, Soviet Project 641 (Foxtrot-class) submarine 'Б-427' (Scorpion) was commissioned.

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HMS Caroline commissioned

111 years ago today, on 4 December 1914, C-class light cruiser HMS Caroline was commissioned, Captain H. Ralph Crooke commanding
Museum ship HMS Caroline at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Belfast, UK

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Nusret launched

On 4 December 1911, Ottoman Navy minelayer Nusret was launched at Schiff & Maschinenbau AG 'Germania' at Kiel, Germany.
Museum ship in Tarsus, Turkey

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