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Olympia launched

133 years ago today, on 5 November 1892, protected cruiser USS Olympia (C-6) was launched at Union Iron Works, San Francisco, California, sponsored by Miss Ann B. Dickie, daughter of George W. Dickie, manager of Union Iron Works.
Museum ship at Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA

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Fir rescues 19

On 4 November 1949, USCGC Fir rescues 19 people off the distressed MV Andalucia, which had caught
fire off of Neah Bay, WA.
Fir 212 Restoration, Stockton, CA

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Silversides laid down

85 years ago today, on 4 November 1940, Gato-class submarine USS Silversides (SS-236) , was laid down at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA.
USS Silversides Submarine Museum, Muskegon, MI

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Baltimore added to NRHP

32 years ago today, on 4 November 1993, steam tug Baltimore was added to the National Register of Historic Places, and designated a National Historic Landmark.
Museum ship at Baltimore Museum of Industry, Baltimore, MD

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Acadia paid off

78 years ago today, on 3 November 1945, HMCS Acadia paid off and was returned for the second time to the Canadian Hydrographic Service as CSS Acadia, the new acronym standing for Canadian Survey Ship.
Museum ship at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax, NS, Canada

 

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