On 8 August 2000, confederate submarine 'H.L. Hunley', was raised from the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, just over 3.5 nautical miles from Sullivan's Island outside the entrance to Charleston Harbor, by the recovery barge Karlissa B.
On 7 August 2012, Forrest Sherman-class destroyer USS Edson (DD-946) arrives at a temporary mooring at Wirt Stone docks, Essexville, Michigan.
Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum USS Edson DD946, Bay City, MI
On 7 August 1942, Mazapeta (YT-181) was laid down at Gibbs Gas Engine Co. Jacksonville, FL.
USS Mazapeta YTM-181, Stockton, CA
On 7 August 1941, Australian Bathurst-class corvette HMAS Castlemaine (J244) was launched at HMA Naval Dockyard, Williamstown, Victoria, Australia.
On 7 August 1946, schooner Governor Stone was returned to owner Isaac Rhea by US War shipping administration.