80 years ago today, on 15 May 1946 barque USCGC Eagle WIX-327 was commissioned with CDR Gordon McGowan in command
United States Coast Guard Barque Eagle, New London, CT
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83 years ago today, on 15 May 1941 Flower-class corvette HMCS Sackville (K181) was launched at Saint John Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, sponsored by Mrs. J. E. W. Oland, wife of the captain of the port.
HMCS Sackville, Halifax, NS, Canada
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164 years ago today, on 15 May 1862 Danish steam/sail propelled frigate Jylland was commissioned.
MuseumShip Fregatten Jylland, Ebeltoft, Denmark.
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112 years ago today, on 15 May 1912, Dutch Herring logger Balder (VL.92) was launched at A. De Jong Shipyard, Vlaardingen, Netherlands.
Stichting Zeillogger Balder, Vlaardingen, Netherlands
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77 years ago today, on 14 May 1949 Des Moines-class heavy cruiser USS Salem CA-139 was commissioned with Capt. J.C. Daniel in command.
MuseumShip USS Salem, Quincy, MA
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