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Robin starts maiden voyage

On 20 December 1890, steam coaster SS Robin commenced her career in the British coastal service at Liverpool, with a crew of 12 for her maiden voyage.
The SS Robin Trust, London, UK

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Requin struck

On 20 December 1971, Tench-class submarine USS Requin SS-481 was struck form the Naval Vessel Register.
Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, PA

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Huron becomes NHL

On 20 December 1989, Lightship Huron (LV-103) became a National Historic Landmark.
Port Huron Museums, MI

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Croaker struck

On 20 December 1971, Gato-class submarine USS Croaker SS-246 was struck from the Naval Vessel Register.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Buffalo, NY

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Mackinaw commissioned

80 years ago today, on 20 December 1944, USCGC Mackinaw - WAGB-83 (based on the Wind class of Coast Guard icebreakers) was commissioned with Cmdr Edwin J. Roland in command.
Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, Mackinaw City, MI

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