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Friday, March 29, 2024

This Day in Naval History – Oct. 28

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

October 27, 2009

1864 - Steamer General Thomas and gunboat Stone River destroy Confederate batteries on Tennessee River near Decatur, Alabama.

1882 - Orders issued for first Naval Attache (LCDR French Chadwick sent to London, England).

(Source: Naval News Service)