This Day In Naval History - February 18
1846 - Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft issues the General Order to change Larboard to Port for identification of the left side of a sailing vessel. 1865 - In order for CSS Charleston, CSS Chicora, and CSS Palmetto State not to be captured by Rear Adm. John A. Dahlgren's squadron during the evacuation of Charleston, S.C., Confederate Capt. John R. Tucker, orders the ships be set afire and blown up. 1942 - USS Truxtun (DD 229) and USS Pollux (AKS-2) sink during a heavy storm in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, with the loss of 204 lives. 1944 - The amphibious force under Rear Adm. Harry W.
Today in U.S. Naval History: February 18
Today in U.S. Naval History - February 18 1846 - General order on Port and Starboard 1944 - Amphibious Force under R.Adm. Hill lands troops on Engebi Island, Eniwetok 1955 - First of 14 detonations, Operation Teapot nuclear test For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.navy.mil.
This Day in U.S. Naval History - February 18
1846 - General order on Port and Starboard 1944 - Amphibious Force under RADM Hill lands troops on Engebi Island, Eniwetok 1955 - 1st of 14 detonations, Operation Teapot nuclear test (Source: Navy News Service)
This Day in Naval History – Feb. 18
1846 - General order on Port and Starboard 1944 - Amphibious Force under RADM Hill lands troops on Engebi Island, Eniwetok 1955 - 1st of 14 detonations, Operation Teapot nuclear test (Source: Navy News Service)
