77 years ago today, on 25 March 1947 Des Moines-class heavy cruiser USS Salem CA-139 was launched at Bethlehem Steel Co. Fore River Shipyard, sponsored by Miss Mary G. Coffey, sister of the Honorable Edward A. Coffee, Mayor of her namesake, Salem, MA.
MuseumShip USS Salem, Quincy, MA
126 years ago today, on 24 March 1900 Fireboat Edward M. Cotter was laid down at Crescent Shipbuilding, Elzabeth, NJ.
Fireboat E.M. Cotter Conservancy, Buffalo, NY
77 years ago today, on 24 March 1949 Iowa Class Battleship USS Iowa BB-61 was decommissioned for the first time, and entered into the Pacific reserve fleet.
MuseumShip at Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa, San Pedro, CA
44 years ago today, on 23 March 1982, Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Intrepid CV-11 was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Intrepid Museum, New York, NY
79 years ago today, on 22 March 1947 Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Intrepid CV-11 was decommissioned for the first time by her CO, Commander Arthur Arlo Giesser.
MuseumShip at the Intrepid Museum, New York, NY
