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Cobia SS-245 commissioned

82 years ago today, on 29 March 1944, Gato-class submarine USS Cobia SS-245 was commissioned for the first time, with LCDR Albert L. Becker in command.
MuseumShip at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc, WI

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Le Redoutable (S611) launched

On 29 March 1967, ballistic missile submarine Le Redoutable (S611) was launched at DCN Cherbourg.
MuseumShip at Cité de la Mer, Cherbourg, France.

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PT-617 laid down

81 years ago today, on 29 March 1945, Motor Torpedo Boat PT-617 was laid down at Electric Boat Co., Bayonne, NJ.
MuseumShip at Batleship Cove, Fall River, MA

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Flore (S645) decommissioned

35 years ago today, on 29 March 1989 French Daphne-class submarine Flore (S645) was decommissioned.
MuseumShip at Sous-marin Flore-S645 & son Musée, Lorient, France

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USS Kidd DD661 commissioned

75 years ago today, on 28 March 1951 Fletcher-class destroyer USS Kidd DD-661 was recommissioned, joining Task Force 77 for Korean war service.  LCDR Robert E. Jeffery commanding. 
MuseumShip  at USS Kidd Veterans Museum, Baton Rouge, LA

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