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HMAS Diamantina K377 ceremony

On 13 September 1945, River-class frigate HMAS Diamantina K377 was involved in the surrender of Nauru Island for which the ceremony took place on her quarterdeck.

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USS Cassin Young DD-793 launched

On 12 September 1943, Fletcher-class destroyer USS Cassin Young DD-793 was launched at Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp. San Pedro CA

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USCGC Ingham WHEC-35 commissioned

On 12 September 1936, Treasury-class United States Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Ingham WHEC-35 was commissioned, CDR H. C. Hemmingway, USCG in command.

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USS Hornet CV-12 commissioned

On 11 September 1953 Essex class aircraft carrier, USS Hornet CV-12 was commissioned for a third time with Capt. Milton Adolphus Nation in command. 
USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum, Alameda. CA

 

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USS Drum SS-228 laid down

On 11 September 1940, Gato-class submarine USS Drum SS-228 was laid down at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME.
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, AL

 

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