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PS Waverley made her maiden voyage

On 16 June 1947 seagoing passenger-carrying paddle steamer PS Waverley made her maiden voyage
Waverley Excursions, Glasgow, UK

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USS Charette (DD-581) transferred

63 years ago today, on 16 June 1959 Fletcher-class destroyer USS Charette (DD-581) was transferred to Hellenic Navy as Velos (D16).
Here seen at Genoa, Italy in 1973.
Currently a MuseumShip in Thessaloniki, Greece

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USS Alabama (BB-60) donated

59 years ago today, on 16 June 1964 South Dakota-class battleship USS Alabama (BB-60) was donated to the Alabama Battleship Commission.
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile, AL

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USS Yorktown CV-10 arrives in Charleston

On 15 June 1975 Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Yorktown CV-10 arrived in Charleston.
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant, SC

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USS Cassin Young DD-793 arrives in Boston

On 15 June 1978 Fletcher-class destroyer USS Cassin Young DD-793 arrived at the Boston National Historical Park.
USS Cassin Young at Boston National Historic Park, Boston, MA

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