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EML Lembit laid down

90 years ago today, on 19 June 1935, Estonian Kalev-class EML Lembit was laid down at Vickers and Armstrongs Ltd., United Kingdom.
MuseumShip at Lennusadam, Tallinn, Estonia

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USS Arizona BB-39 launched

110 years ago today, on 19 June 1915 Pennsylvania-class battleship USS Arizona BB-39 was launched at Brooklyn Navy Yard, sponsored by Esther Ross, the daughter of an Arizona pioneer family.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Honolulu, HI

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USS Intrepid CV-11 commissioned

On 18 June 1954 Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Intrepid CV-11 was commissioned for the 3rd time with Capt. W.T. Easton in command.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, New York, NY

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HMCS Onondaga (S73) laid down

On 18 June 1964 Oberon-class submarine HMCS Onondaga (S73) laid down at Chatham Dockyard, England.
Site Historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père, Rimouski, QC, Canada

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USS Olympia C-6 laid down

130 years ago today, on 17 June 1891 protected cruiser USS Olympia C-6 was laid down at Union Iron Works in San Francisco, CA.
Cruiser Olympia at Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA

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