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William M. Black added to NRHP

44 years ago today, on 12 April 1982, steam-propelled, sidewheel dustpan dredge William M. Black was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
MuseumShip at National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque, IA

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Mölders laid down

60 years ago today, on April 12 1966, Lütjens-class guided-missile destroyer FGS Mölders (D186) was laid down at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine
MuseumShip at Deutsches Marinemuseum, Wilhelmshaven, Germany

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HMAS Diamantina (K377) laid down

83 years ago today, on 12 April 1943 River-class frigate HMAS Diamantina (K377) was laid down at Walkers Ltd. Maryborough, Queensland, Australia.
MuseumShip at Queensland Maritime Museum, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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Ambrose (LV-87) becomes NHL

On 11 April 1989 lightship Ambrose (LV-87) became a National Historic Landmark.

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USS albacore AGSS-569 listed as NRHP

37 years ago today, on 11 April 1989 unique research submarine USS albacore AGSS-569 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a National Historic Landmark.
MuseumShip at Albacore Park, Portsmouth, NH

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