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This Day in Naval History – Oct. 13

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

October 12, 2009

1775 - Birthday of U.S. Navy. The Continental Congress establishes Continental Navy, later the U.S. Navy.

1954 - USS Saipan begins relief and humanitarian aid to Haitians who were victims of Hurricane Hazel. The operation ended 19 October.

(Source: Navy News Service)

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