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USS LST-325 laid down

81 years ago today, on 10 August 1942, USS LST-325 was laid down at Philadelphia Navy Yard.
USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc., Evansville, IN

 

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Vasa sinks

On 10 August 1628, Swedish 64 gun warship Vasa sinks on her maiden voyage.
The Vasa Museum, Stockholm, Sweden

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Mazapeta in service

On 12 August 1943, Mazapeta (YT-181) was completed and put in to service in the 3rd Naval District.

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Orleck returned

On 12 August 2000, Gearing class destroyer USS Orleck (DD-886), was returned to the US
Seen here during the return home ceremony in Orange, TX
MuseumShip at the Jacksonville Naval Museum, Jacksonville, FL

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om Fernando II e Glória to Navy Museum

On 12 August 1998, Portuguese 50 gun frigate Dom Fernando II e Glória was delivered to the Navy Museum after being considered by Decree an Historical Navy Ship on 18 July 1998.

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