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USS Midway CV-41 commissioned

On 10 September 1945 Midway-class aircraft carrier, USS Midway CV-41 was commissioned with Capt. Joseph F. Bolger in command.
USS Midway Museum, San Diego, CA

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Hero commissioned

On 10 September 1968, Yugoslav submarine Heroj (P821) was commissioned, Corvette Captain Tomislav Draskovic in command.

 

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USS Razorback SS-394 laid down

80 years ago today, on 9 September 1943 Balao-class submarine, USS Razorback SS-394 was laid down at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME
MuseumShip at the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, North Little Rock, AR

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SS Meteor added to NHRP

On 9 September 1974 experimental class of lakers "whaleback" ship, SS Meteor was added to the National Register of Historic Places

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Tarmo launched

On 9 September 1907, Finnish icebreaker Tarmo was launched at Sir W.G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

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