50 years ago today, on 27 June 1976, the USN transferred Gato-class submarine USS Croaker (SS-246) to the Groton, CT Submarine Memorial Association.
Now a MuseumShip at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Buffalo, NY
On 27 June 1975, Balao-class submarine USS Clamagore (SS-343) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
51 years ago today, on 27 June 1974, Italian submarine 'Nazario Sauro' (S-518) was laid down at Fincantieri Monfalcone, Italy.
MuseumShip at Galata Museo del Mare, Genoa, Italy
56 years ago today, on 27 June 1970, Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10) was decommissioned by her last CO, Capt. Owen Austin Kidd in Philadelphia, PA, and was berthed with the Philadelphia Group, Atlantic Reserve Fleet.
MuseumShip at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant, SC
On 27 June 1947, North Carolina-class battleship USS North Carolina (BB-55) was decommissioned by her CO Capt. Timothy J. O’Brien.