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Hunley added to NRHP

On 29 December 1978, Confederate States submarine 'H.L. Hunley' was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Friends of the Hunley, Charleston, SC

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Medusa commissioned

82 years ago today, on 29 December 1943, Harbour Defence Motor Launch HMS Medusa was commissioned, TSLt Arthur Maurice Lyddiard RNVR in command.
The Medusa Trust, Gosport, Hampshire, UK

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Warrior launched

165 years ago today, on 29 December 1860, 40-gun steam-powered armoured frigate HMS Warrior was launched at Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company, Blackwall, London.
HMS Warrior 1860 at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, UK

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Holland entered service

On 29 December 1951, Dutch tug Holland entered service for Doeksen shipping.
Zeesleepboot Holland, Harlingen, Netherlands

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Baylander laid down

58 years ago today, on 28 December 1967, Helicopter Landing Trainer (HLT) USS Baylander (IX-514) was laid down at Pacific Coast Engineering Co. Alameda, CA as harbor utility craft YFU-79.
Baylander Steel Beach, New York, NY

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