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Søbjornen Decommissioned

34 years ago today, on 5 July 1990, Danish Søløven-class fast patrol boat Søbjornen (P-512) was decommissioned.
MuseumShip at Springeren - Maritimt Olevelsescenter, Aalborg, Denmark

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Queen Elizabeth II laid down

59 years ago today, on 5 July 1965, Cunard's Queen Elizabeth 2 was laid down at John Brown and Company, Clydebank, Scotland as yard number 736.
MuseumShip The QE2 Dubai, UAE

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USS The Sullivans arrives in Buffalo

On 4 July 1977, Fletcher-class destroyer USS The Sullivans (DD-537) arrives at the Buffalo Naval Park.

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USS Drum opens to the public

On 4 July, 1969, Gato-class submarine USS Drum (SS-228) was dedicated and opened to the public.

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USS Salem laid down

80 years ago today, on 4 July 1945, Des Moines-class heavy cruiser USS Salem (CA-139) was laid down by the Bethlehem Steel Co.'s Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Mass.
MuseumShip USS Salem, Quincy, MA

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