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USS Croaker decommissioned

On 15 June 1946, Gato-class submarine USS Croaker (SS-246) was decommissioned for the first time.
MuseumShip at Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, Buffalo, NY

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DQ listed on NRHP

52 years ago, on 15 June 1970, sternwheel SS Delta Queen was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Delta Queen Steamboat Company, Houma, LA

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USS Nautilus SSN-571 laid down

71 years ago today, on 14 June 1952 the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus SSN-571 was laid down at General Dynamics.
Submarine Force Museum Association, Home of the USS Nautilus, Groton, CT

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HNLMS Tonijn (S805) launched

57 years ago today, on 14 June 1965 Dutch Potvis-class submarine HNLMS Tonijn (S805) was launched at Wilton-Fijenoord, Schiedam Netherlands.
MuseumShip at Marinemuseum, Den Helder, Netherlands

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USNS Hiddensee opened to the public

25 years ago today, on 14 June 1997 Tarantul I-class missile corvette USNS Hiddensee was opened to the public at Battleship Cove.
USNS Hiddensee at Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA

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