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Lightship Huron launched

On May 1 1920, lightship Huron (LV-103) was launched at Consolidated Shipbuilding Co. Morris Heights, New York.

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USCGC Ingham laid down

On May 1 1935, Treasury-class Coast Guard cutter USCGC Ingham (WHEC-35) was laid down at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

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USCGC Taney laid down

On May 1 1935, Treasury-class Coast Guard cutter USCGC Taney (WHEC-37) was laid down at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

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USS Bowfin commissioned

On May 1 1943, Balao-class submarine USS Bowfin (SS-287) was commissioned for the first time, CDR Joseph H. Willingham in command.
MuseumShip at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, Honolulu, HI

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USS Slater commissioned

82 years ago today, on May 1 1944, Cannon-class destroyer escort USS Slater (DE-766) was commissioned, Lieutenant Commander Marcel J. Blancq in command.
MuseumShip USS Slater, Albany, NY

 

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