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Badger designated a Nat. Historic Landmark

11 years ago today, 20 January 2016
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Huáscar leaves for Peru

160 years ago today, on 20 January 1866, ironclad turret ship Huáscar left England for Peru, commanded by Chilean Captain José María Salcedo, Naval Officer in Peruvian Government's service, who had supervised construction at Laird Brothers yard, on behalf of the Peruvian Navy
MuseumShip in Talcahuano, Chile

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USS Batfish (SS-310) sinks Japanese transport

On 20 January 1944, Balao-class submarine USS Batfish (SS-310) sank Japanese transport Hidaka Maru which was part of the Japanese Solomons reinforcement convoy.

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