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Ainsworth struck

On 11 January 1995, Knox-class frigate USS Ainsworth (FF-1090) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register. She had been transferred in 1994 to Turkey as TCG Ege, and is now a museum ship in Izmir.

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Britannia commissioned

On 11 January 1954, Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia was commissioned with Captain J.S. Dalglish in command.
The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburg, UK

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Bowfin commissioned

66 years ago today, on 10 January 1960, Balao-class submarine USS Bowfin (SS-287) was commissioned for a third and final time.
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, Honolulu, HI

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Midway moves to final berth

22 years ago today, on 10 January 2004, Midway-class aircraft carrier USS Midway (CV-41) arrives at her current location.
USS Midway Museum, San Diego, CA

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Savannah out of service

54 years ago today, on 10 January 1972, after 10 years of service in which she sailed 450,000 miles, nuclear-powered merchant ship NS Savannah was placed out of service.
Museumhip in Baltimore, MD

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