22 years ago today, on 9 July 2001, Thai HTMS Tachin (PF-1) , former Tacoma-class patrol frigate USS Glendale (PF-36), became a museum ship at the Thai Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand.
She was dismantled and transported by truck to the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, re-assembled, and has been on display there since 9 July 2001 with all her original armament intact
54 years ago today, on 9 July 1969 HMCS Bras d’Or (FHE-400), becomes the world’s fastest warship, setting a record speed of 62 knots! Two knots over her designed maximum speed.
MuseumShip at Musée mariitme du Québec - Capitaine J.E. Bernier, L'Islet, QC, Canada
60 years ago today, on 9 July 1963 Danish Søløven-class fast patrol boat Søbjornen (P-512) was laid down by the Royal Dockyard, Copenhagen, Denmark.
MuseumShip at Springeren - Maritimt Oplevelsescenter, Aalborg, Denmark
