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Drazki commissioned

117 years ago today, on 5 January 1908, Drazki-class Bulgarian torpedo boat Drazki was commissioned.
Военноморски музей-Варна, Varna, Bulgaria

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Midway arrives in San Diego Bay

22 years ago today, on 5 January 2004, Midway class aircraft carrier USS Midway (CV-41) was towed into San Diego Bay. She was moored temporarily at Naval Air Station North Island to take-on restored historical aircraft and will soon be home ported across the bay in San Diego, as the center piece for our nation's biggest museum devoted to carriers and naval aviation.
USS Midway Museum, San Diego, CA

 

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Edson launched

68 years ago today, on 4 January 1958, Forrest Sherman-class destroyer USS Edson (DD-946) was launched at Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME, sponsored by Mrs. M. A. Edson, widow of General Edson.
Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum USS Edson DD946, Bay City, MI

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New Jersey struck

27 years ago today, on 4 January 1999, Iowa-class battleship USS New Jersey (BB-62) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ

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Yorktown opened to the public

50 years ago today, on 3 January 1976, Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10) museum was opened to the public for the first time.
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant, SC

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