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USS Croaker SS-246 recommissioned

74 years ago today, on 7 May 1951 Gato-class submarine USS Croaker SS-246 was commissioned for the 2nd time to serve as a schoolship out of New London.
MuseumShip at Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Buffalo, NY

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Clipper City of Adelaide launched

161 years ago today, on 7 May 1864 Clipper City of Adelaide was launched at William Pile, Hay and Co.
MuseumShip Clipper Ship City of Adelaide, Port Adelaide, SA Australia.

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USS Slater DE-766 listed on NRHP

27 years ago today, on 7 May 1998 Cannon-class destroyer escort USS Slater DE-766 was listed on the National register of Historic places.
MuseumShip USS Slater, Albany, NY

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SS Jeremiah O'Brien laid down

On 6 May 1943 Liberty ship SS Jeremiah O'Brien was laid down at New England Shipbuilding corp.

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USS Wisconsin collides with USS Eaton

69 years ago today, on May 6 1956, Iowa-class battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) collides with Fletcher-class destroyer USS Eaton (DD-510) in heavy fog off the Virginia Capes.
MuseumShip at Nauticus, Norfolk, VA

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