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LTMS buys Alexander Henry

9 years ago today, on 16 June 2017, the Lakehead Transportation Museum Society bought the Alexander Henry for CAN $2.
She arrived in Thunder Bay, (Ontario, Canada) on 27 June 2017.
MuseumShip at Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

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USS Croaker transferred

50 years ago today, on 27 June 1976, the USN transferred Gato-class submarine USS Croaker (SS-246) to the Groton, CT Submarine Memorial Association.
Now a MuseumShip at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Buffalo, NY

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USS Clamagore struck

On 27 June 1975, Balao-class submarine USS Clamagore (SS-343) was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.

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Nazario Sauro laid down

51 years ago today, on 27 June 1974, Italian submarine 'Nazario Sauro' (S-518) was laid down at Fincantieri Monfalcone, Italy.
MuseumShip at Galata Museo del Mare, Genoa, Italy

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USS Yorktown decommissioned

56 years ago today, on 27 June 1970, Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10) was decommissioned by her last CO, Capt. Owen Austin Kidd in Philadelphia, PA, and was berthed with the Philadelphia Group, Atlantic Reserve Fleet.
MuseumShip at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mount Pleasant, SC

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USS North Carolina decommissioned

On 27 June 1947, North Carolina-class battleship USS North Carolina (BB-55) was decommissioned by her CO Capt. Timothy J. O’Brien.

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SS Lane Victory delivered

81 years ago today, on 27 June 1945, SS Lane Victory was delivered to the War Shipping Administration.
MuseumShip at the Lane Victory Maritime Center, San Pedro, CA

 

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USS Iowa keel laid

86 years ago today, on 27 June 1940, Iowa-class battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) 's keel was laid at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York, NY
Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa, San Pedro, CA

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