This Day in Naval History

This Day in Naval History – Dec. 17

Thursday, December 17, 2009

1846 - Ships under Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry capture Laguna de Terminos during Mexican War.

1941 - Admiral Chester W. Nimitz named Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet, to relieve Admiral Husband Kimmel. Admiral William Pye becomes acting commander until Nimitz's arrival.

(Source: Navy News Service)

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This Day in Naval History – Dec. 17

Escort Tugs in San Francisco Bay

Indian Navy Chose Ullman Seats as New Standard

Shipbuilding Industry Makes a Soft Landing

NGO's Condemn IMO Environmental Implementation Delays

Harkand Set to Acquire Veolia Marine Services

Maritime Jobs

Trip Pilot - Warrior & Gulf Navigation, LLC

Deckhand - Warrior & Gulf Navigation LLC

Port Engineer

Project Engineer

Chief Mate - R/V Oceanus

Navy

Seaward Provides Bridge Officers for LCS and JHSV Sea Trials

Metron Get Navy R&D LDUUV Contract

National Maritime Day Celebrates Role of Merchant Mariners

History

Coast Guard World War Memorial Restored and Rededicated

Bergen: A Unique Maritime Environment

National Maritime Day Celebrates Role of Merchant Mariners