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USCGC Lilac (WAGL-227) launched

On 26 May 1933 Coast Guard lighthouse tender USCGC Lilac (WAGL-227) was launched at Pusey & Jones Shipyard in Wilmington, DE, sponsored by Kristie Putnam.
MuseumShip at Lilac Preservation Project, New York, NY

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USS Hornet CV-12 donated

On 26 May 1998 Essex class aircraft carrier USS Hornet CV-12 was donated to the Aircraft Carrier Hornet foundation.
MuseumShip at USS Hornet - Sea, Air and Space Museum, Alameda, CA

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USS Growler SSG-577 decommissioned

On 25 May 1964 Grayback class submarine USS Growler SSG-577 was decommissioned.
MuseumShip at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, New York, NY

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HDMS Peder Skram (F352) commissioned

On 25 May 1966 Danish Peder Skram-class frigate HDMS Peder Skram (F352) was commissioned with Cdr Sg. Jørgen V. Stilling in command.
MuseumShip Fregatten Peder Skram at Museet Skibene på Holmen, Copenhagen, Denmark

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UBS Mayu commissioned

On 25 May 1947, Burmese HMBS Mayu was commissioned, Lieutenant Commander Khin Maung Bo in command.
She was the former River-class frigate HMS Fal.
MuseumShip at Myanmar Naval Training Headquarters, Yangon, Myanmar

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