This Day in Navy History

(Navy News Service).
Wednesday, November 02, 2011

1943 - In Battle in Empress Augusta Bay, U.S. cruisers and destroyers turn back Japanese forces trying to attack transports off Bougainville, Solomons.
1968 - Operation Search Turn began in Mekong Delta.

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USNS Comfort's Medical Treatment Facility Changes Command

Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort's Medical Treatment Facility changed leadership May 25 as Navy Capt. Kevin J. Knoop assumed command from Navy Capt.

This Day in Naval History - May 25

From Navy News Service:   1952 - USS Iowa (BB 61) bombards Chongjin, Korea. 1973 - Launch of Skylab 2 mission, which was first U.S. manned orbiting space station.

SAFE Boats Awarded USN Patrol Boat Contract

SAFE Boats International (SBI) has been awarded a contract to provide the United States Navy five (5) MK VI Patrol Boats (MK VI PB). The MK VI PB is the Navy’s

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Disabled Bulker Arrives Safely in Cairns

Bulk carrier 'ID Integrity' operated by Wallem Shipmanagement has arrived under tow in the Australian port of Cairns for engine repairs The ID Integrity lost propulsion  power last Friday,

China Against Outside Involvement in Territorial Water Dispute

China opposes Philippines' attempt to draw a third party into the dispute over Huangyen Island China opposes Philippines' decision to draw a third party into the

U.K., Norway, Oppose Harmonised EU Offshore Safety Legislation

British Energy Minister Charles Hendry is backing Norway's Ola Borten Moe in his fight against harmonised EU offshore safety legislation Norway’s oil industry has objected to the EU initiative.

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This Day in Naval History - May 25

From Navy News Service:   1952 - USS Iowa (BB 61) bombards Chongjin, Korea. 1973 - Launch of Skylab 2 mission, which was first U.S. manned orbiting space station.

'Guiding LIghts Exhibition at Nantucket

The Egan Maritime Institute announces "Guiding Lights: Nantucket's Lighthouses, Keepers & their Families" May 24 - October 8, 2012 At the Nantucket

This Day in Naval History - May 23

From the Navy News Service:   1850 - Navy sends USS Advance and USS Rescue to attempt rescue of Sir John Franklin's expedition, lost in Arctic.

 
 
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