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Sundew commissioned

On 24 August 1944, Iris (C-class) USCGC Sundew was commissioned.

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HMS Belfast (C35) was decommissioned

61 years ago today, on 24 August 1963 Town-class light cruiser HMS Belfast (C35) was decommissioned
MuseumShip at The Imperial War Museum, London, UK
Here seen approaching the aircraft carrier HMS Ocean (R68) off Korea in 1952

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USS Constellation (IX-20) recommissioned

84 years ago today, on 24 August 1940 sloop-of-war USS Constellation (IX-20) was recommissioned.
MuseumShip at Historic Ships in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

 

 

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USS Requin SS-481 laid down

On 24 August 1944 Tench-class submarine USS Requin SS-481 was laid down at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery ME
MuseumShip at the Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA

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USCGC Comanche WMEC-202 laid down

80 years ago today, on 24 August 1944 auxiliary ocean-going tug USCGC Comanche WMEC-202 (ex. USS Wampanoag) was laid down at Gulfport Boiler and Welding Works. Port Arthur, TX.
MuseumShip at ATA 202 WMEC USCGC Comanche, Tacoma, WA

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