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LST-393 decommissioned

On 1 March 1946, LST-1-class tank landing ship USS LST-393 was decommissioned.
USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, Muskegon, MI

 

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HMS Belfast (C35) transferred

On 1 March 1978, Town-class light cruiser HMS Belfast (C35) was transferred to the Imperial War Museum from the HMS Belfast Trust.
HMS Belfast, London, UK

hms belfast with rainbow

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Mikasa commissioned

123 years ago today, on 1 March 1902, pre-dreadnought battleship built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Mikasa was commissioned.
HIJMS Mikasa, Yokosuka, Japan

 

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USS Slater DE-766 transferred to Greece

74 years ago today, on 1 March 1951, Cannon-class destroyer escort USS Slater DE-766 was transferred to Greece as Aetos - D01.
USS Slater, Albany, NY

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