83 years ago today, on 15 May 1941 Flower-class corvette HMCS Sackville (K181) was launched at Saint John Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, sponsored by Mrs. J. E. W. Oland, wife of the captain of the port.
HMCS Sackville, Halifax, NS, Canada
164 years ago today, on 15 May 1862 Danish steam/sail propelled frigate Jylland was commissioned.
MuseumShip Fregatten Jylland, Ebeltoft, Denmark.
112 years ago today, on 15 May 1912, Dutch Herring logger Balder (VL.92) was launched at A. De Jong Shipyard, Vlaardingen, Netherlands.
Stichting Zeillogger Balder, Vlaardingen, Netherlands
77 years ago today, on 14 May 1949 Des Moines-class heavy cruiser USS Salem CA-139 was commissioned with Capt. J.C. Daniel in command.
MuseumShip USS Salem, Quincy, MA
On 14 May 1955 Ocean liner MV Aurora was completed at Blohm & Voss, and entered service for HADAG Seetouristik und Fährdienst AG.
The Aurora is currently being restored in Stockton,CA
