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Frigate Jylland commissioned

162 years ago today, on 15 May 1862 Danish steam/sail propelled frigate Jylland was commissioned.
MuseumShip Fregatten Jylland, Ebeltoft, Denmark.

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Herring logger Balder launched

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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USS Salem CA-139 commissioned

75 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.
USS Salem, Quincy, MA

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MV Aurora completed

On 14 May 1955 Ocean liner MV Aurora was completed at Blohm & Voss, and entered service for  HADAG Seetouristik und Fährdienst AG.
The Aurora is currently being restored in Stockton,CA

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HMS Alliance P417 commissioned

77 years ago today, on 14 May 1947, A-class submarine HMS Alliance P417 was commissioned.
Royal Navy Submarine Musem at National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, UK

 

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