Virtual Globetrotting: Sea - Military

Virtual Globetrotting: Sea - Military - Surface Warfare http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:37:02 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[HMCS Saskatoon (MM 709)]]>

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HMCS Saskatoon (MM 709)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-10-04 06:37:02]]>

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HMCS Saskatoon (MM 709)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-10-04 06:37:02]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmcs-saskatoon-mm-709/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmcs-saskatoon-mm-709/ Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:37:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmcs-saskatoon-mm-709/ 48.43337200 -123.42483500 <![CDATA[HMCS Yellowknife (MM 706)]]>

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HMCS Yellowknife (MM 706)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-10-04 06:36:55]]>

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HMCS Yellowknife (MM 706)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-10-04 06:36:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmcs-yellowknife-mm-706/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmcs-yellowknife-mm-706/ Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:36:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmcs-yellowknife-mm-706/ 48.43334500 -123.42524000 <![CDATA[Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate]]>

Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-28 16:12:02
The Oliver Hazard Perry class is a class of frigates named after the American Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the hero of the naval Battle of Lake Erie. Also known as the Perry or FFG-7 class, the warships were designed in the United States in the mid-1970s as general-purpose escort vessels inexpensive enough to be bought in large quantities to replace World War II-era destroyers. Fifty-five ships were built in the United States: 51 for the United States Navy and four for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). In addition, eight were built in the Republic of China (Taiwan), six in Spain, and two in Australia for their navies. Former U.S. Navy warships of this class have been sold/donated to the navies of Bahrain, Egypt, Poland, and Turkey.]]>

USS Desert Ship (LLS-1)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-28 15:41:01
USS Desert Ship (LLS-1) is a Navy surface-to-air weapons testing facility at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division-White Sands.

The beginning of construction of the Desert Ship coincided with the start of testing of the RIM-8 Talos missile. Although there was a mock christening upon completion of the building, the Desert Ship has never been commissioned and special permission from Congress was required to name the building USS Desert Ship. The designation "LLS" stands for "Land Locked Ship".

Desert Ship was originally used to test the Talos missile. Subsequent uses have included the Standard Missile, Aegis Weapons System, and in mid-2008, the Standard Missile 6.

The Desert Ship is one of two 'Land-Locked Ships' operated by the U.S. Navy. The other being the USS Rancocas in New Jersey.]]>

Three Colombian Almirante Padilla class frigates

Three Colombian Almirante Padilla class frigates
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-17 10:04:21
The Almirante Padilla Class Frigate is a group of frigates operated by the Colombian Navy. The designation of this class is Type FS 1500 and there are 4 ships in service. The ships were built by Howaldtswerke in Kiel, Germany. Two similar ships operate in the Malaysian Navy as the Kasturi class frigates]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/three-colombian-almirante-padilla-class-frigates/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/three-colombian-almirante-padilla-class-frigates/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:04:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/three-colombian-almirante-padilla-class-frigates/ 10.40904400 -75.54826900 <![CDATA[Saudi patrol boat on static display]]>

Saudi patrol boat on static display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:32:16]]>

Saudi patrol boat on static display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-16 09:32:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patrol-boat-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patrol-boat-on-static-display/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:32:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-patrol-boat-on-static-display/ 26.96209900 49.67547700 <![CDATA[HMAS Perth (FFH 157)]]>

HMAS Perth (FFH 157)
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By: Tyco
@ 2009-09-03 11:25:43]]>

HMAS Perth (FFH 157)
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By: Tyco
@ 2009-09-03 11:25:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmas-perth-ffh-157/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmas-perth-ffh-157/ Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:25:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmas-perth-ffh-157/ -32.15743900 115.76512500 <![CDATA[Heavy Cruiser USS Des Moines (CA-134)]]>

Heavy Cruiser USS Des Moines (CA-134)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-28 10:48:19
The second USS Des Moines (CA-134) was the lead ship of the Des Moines-class heavy cruisers in the United States Navy.

Des Moines was launched 27 September 1946 by Bethlehem Steel Company, Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts.

After decommissioning in 1961 she was mothballed in the South Boston Naval Annex and eventually laid up in the Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility at Philadelphia, where she remained until 2006. After an attempt to turn her into a museum ship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, failed, she was towed to Brownsville, Texas, for scrapping, and arrived there 7 September. By July 2007, she had been completely broken up.]]>

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HMCS Sackville (K181)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-08-15 07:23:27
HMCS Sackville (K181) is a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy and later served as a civilian research vessel. She is now a museum ship and the last surviving Flower-class corvette.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmcs-sackville-k181/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmcs-sackville-k181/ Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:23:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmcs-sackville-k181/ 44.64752600 -63.56960300 <![CDATA[HMCS Athabaskan (DDH 282)]]>

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HMCS Athabaskan (DDH 282)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-08-06 19:24:43
Iroquois-class destroyer that has served the Canadian Forces since 1972.]]>

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HMCS Athabaskan (DDH 282)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-08-06 19:24:43
Iroquois-class destroyer that has served the Canadian Forces since 1972.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmcs-athabaskan-ddh-282/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmcs-athabaskan-ddh-282/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:24:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hmcs-athabaskan-ddh-282/ 44.65764600 -63.58047600 <![CDATA[Saudi Al Riyadh class frigates]]>

Saudi Al Riyadh class frigates
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-06-10 09:01:23
Al Riyadh class frigates are modified versions of the La Fayette class frigate, full load 4,725 tons, armed with eight MBDA Exocet MM40 Block II surface-to-surface missiles, two eight-cell Sylver vertical launch systems for the Eurosam (MBDA and Thales) Aster 15 surface-to-air missile, main gun is the Oto Melara 76/62 Super Rapid, there are four 533mm aft torpedo tubes. The ships are armed with the DCNS F17 heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo.

The helicopter deck at the stern has a single landing spot for a medium size helicopter, such as the Eurocopter AS 365 Dauphin or the larger AS 532 Cougar or NH90 helicopters.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-al-riyadh-class-frigates/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-al-riyadh-class-frigates/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:01:23 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saudi-al-riyadh-class-frigates/ 21.43202400 39.17245600 <![CDATA[Mark V Special Operations Craft of SEAL team 6]]>

Mark V Special Operations Craft of SEAL team 6

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Mark V Special Operations Craft of SEAL team 6
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By: giove
@ 2009-04-22 06:25:53
http://eyeball-series.org/seal-team-6/seal-team-6.htm]]>

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Mark V Special Operations Craft of SEAL team 6
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By: giove
@ 2009-04-22 06:25:53
http://eyeball-series.org/seal-team-6/seal-team-6.htm]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mark-v-special-operations-craft-of-seal-team-6/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mark-v-special-operations-craft-of-seal-team-6/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:25:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mark-v-special-operations-craft-of-seal-team-6/ 36.79620500 -75.96281200 <![CDATA[Halifax class frigate]]>

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Halifax class frigate
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-15 10:52:55
The Halifax-class frigate (hull designation FFH) is a class of multi-role patrol frigates that have served the Canadian Forces since 1992.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/halifax-class-frigate/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/halifax-class-frigate/ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:52:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/halifax-class-frigate/ 48.43521100 -123.42697800 <![CDATA[Kingston class coastal defense vessels HMCS Nanaimo (MM 702) & HMCS Whitehorse (MM 705)]]>

Kingston class coastal defense vessels HMCS Nanaimo (MM 702) & HMCS Whitehorse (MM 705)

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Kingston class coastal defense vessels HMCS Nanaimo (MM 702) & HMCS Whitehorse (MM 705)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-15 10:50:24
The Kingston-class consists of 12 coastal defense vessels operated by the Canadian Forces Maritime Command.

The class is the name for the Maritime Coastal Defense Vessel Project (MCDV). These multi-role vessels were built and launched from the mid- to late-1990s and are crewed entirely by members of the Naval Reserve, with the exception of two regular-force technicians per crew.[1] Their main missions are coastal surveillance, sovereignty patrol, route survey and training. They were designed with a minesweeping role in mind and are consequently classified as Mechanical Minesweepers (MM), however this role has diminished as a result of the evolving nature of mine warfare. The possibility of acquiring the gear necessary to undertake a more appropriate mine hunting role continues to be examined.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingston-class-coastal-defense-vessels-hmcs-nanaimo-mm-702-hmcs-whitehorse-mm-705/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingston-class-coastal-defense-vessels-hmcs-nanaimo-mm-702-hmcs-whitehorse-mm-705/ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:50:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kingston-class-coastal-defense-vessels-hmcs-nanaimo-mm-702-hmcs-whitehorse-mm-705/ 48.43332900 -123.42458100 <![CDATA[Vartiovene 55]]>

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Vartiovene 55
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-14 10:12:38
Röyttä was an R class patrol boat of the Finnish Navy, originally constructed as coastal minesweeper. She was ordered from Laivateollisuus, Turku, launched July 2, 1959 and commissioned on October 14, 1959. Röyttä was transferred to the marine reserve training in 2000. She was modernised in 1980 and 2000. Röyttä was later sold to a private adventure company Trexperience in Tampere and moved by road to lake Näsijärvi. She is now called Vartiovene 55 meaning simply Patrol Boat 55, 55 being her original pennant number.]]>

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Mikhail Kutuzov
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-13 09:18:45
Sverdlov class cruiser named after Marshal Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov - built in Nikolayev, laid down 1951, launched 29 November 1952 and Completed 1954. She was refitted between 1986 and 1989, then immediatly place in reserve. She is currently a museum ship at Novorossisk.

http://dic.academic.ru/pictures/wiki/files/77/Mikhail_Kutuzov_(cruiser).jpg]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mikhail-kutuzov/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mikhail-kutuzov/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:18:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mikhail-kutuzov/ 44.72095700 37.78281900 <![CDATA[Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40)]]>

Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40)

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Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Halyburton (FFG 40)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-27 09:49:38
Seen here at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt. Also sighted at Mayport, Va http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/65830/]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oliver-hazard-perry-class-frigate-uss-halyburton-ffg-40/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oliver-hazard-perry-class-frigate-uss-halyburton-ffg-40/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:49:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oliver-hazard-perry-class-frigate-uss-halyburton-ffg-40/ 48.43347900 -123.43635100 <![CDATA[Shipwreck of the Soviet destroyer Khrabryy]]>

Shipwreck of the Soviet destroyer Khrabryy

Shipwreck of the Soviet destroyer Khrabryy
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 11:18:13
The ship was never completed as a destroyer. Construction was stopped in 1963 and the ship was completed as a floating power plant in 1969. It was used until 1982 when it was partly scrapped. It looks like the wreck is used as a pier for small boats now.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-of-the-soviet-destroyer-khrabryy/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-of-the-soviet-destroyer-khrabryy/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:18:13 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/shipwreck-of-the-soviet-destroyer-khrabryy/ 42.92905200 132.43579200 <![CDATA[Chinese SWATH catamaran under construction]]>

Chinese SWATH catamaran under construction

Chinese SWATH catamaran under construction
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By: Gosell
@ 2009-03-22 18:51:30
Jiangnan Shipyard building SWATH style catamaran littoral combat ships, probably for PLA Navy. there is another one in the water a few hundred yards east.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-swath-catamaran-under-construction/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-swath-catamaran-under-construction/ Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:51:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-swath-catamaran-under-construction/ 31.19578300 121.48509400 <![CDATA[Chinese SWATH Military? Catamarans]]>

Chinese SWATH Military? Catamarans
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By: Gosell
@ 2009-03-20 17:41:28
Two SWATH style Catamarans in Chinese Naval base]]>

Chinese SWATH Military? Catamarans
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By: Gosell
@ 2009-03-20 17:41:28
Two SWATH style Catamarans in Chinese Naval base]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-swath-military-catamarans/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-swath-military-catamarans/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:41:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-swath-military-catamarans/ 38.80254000 121.26157000 <![CDATA[Albion class landing platform dock]]>

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Albion class landing platform dock
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-15 12:26:14
The Albion class is a class of landing platform dock, and are the newest amphibious assault vessels in the Royal Navy fleet. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/albion-class-landing-platform-dock/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/albion-class-landing-platform-dock/ Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:26:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/albion-class-landing-platform-dock/ 50.38889900 -4.18592700 <![CDATA[Royal Navy Sheffield class Destroyer]]>

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Royal Navy Sheffield class Destroyer
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-15 12:24:31
The Type 42 or Sheffield class, are guided missile destroyers of the Royal Navy.]]>

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Royal Navy Sheffield class Destroyer
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-15 12:24:31
The Type 42 or Sheffield class, are guided missile destroyers of the Royal Navy.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-navy-sheffield-class-destroyer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-navy-sheffield-class-destroyer/ Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:24:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-navy-sheffield-class-destroyer/ 50.38456400 -4.18875800 <![CDATA[Sachsen class frigate F 221 Hessen]]>

Sachsen class frigate F 221 Hessen
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-09 15:55:17
German Naval UNIFIL Contingent in Cyprus ]]>

Sachsen class frigate F 221 Hessen
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-03-09 15:55:17
German Naval UNIFIL Contingent in Cyprus ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sachsen-class-frigate-f-221-hessen/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sachsen-class-frigate-f-221-hessen/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:55:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sachsen-class-frigate-f-221-hessen/ 34.64535400 33.01252700 <![CDATA[USCG Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906)]]>

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USCG Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-09 13:29:14]]>

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USCG Cutter Seneca (WMEC 906)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-09 13:29:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uscg-cutter-seneca-wmec-906/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uscg-cutter-seneca-wmec-906/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:29:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uscg-cutter-seneca-wmec-906/ 36.94661000 -76.17690200 <![CDATA[German Navy frigate Lübeck (F214)]]>

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German Navy frigate Lübeck (F214)
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-09 02:21:27]]>

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German Navy frigate Lübeck (F214)
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-09 02:21:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/german-navy-frigate-l-beck-f214/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/german-navy-frigate-l-beck-f214/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:21:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/german-navy-frigate-l-beck-f214/ 53.51922000 8.13211600 <![CDATA[HMS Westminster (F237)]]>

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HMS Westminster (F237)
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-09 01:15:45]]>

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HMS Westminster (F237)
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By: neotrix
@ 2009-03-09 01:15:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-westminster-f237/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-westminster-f237/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:15:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-westminster-f237/ 50.80348300 -1.11164700 <![CDATA[USS John L. Hall (FFG-32)]]>

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USS John L. Hall (FFG-32)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-08 22:03:33
USS John L. Hall (FFG-32), twenty-fourth ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided-missile frigates, was named for Admiral John L. Hall, Jr. (1891–1978).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-john-l-hall-ffg-32/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-john-l-hall-ffg-32/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:03:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-john-l-hall-ffg-32/ 30.39274500 -81.41468700 <![CDATA[USS Underwood (FFG-36)]]>

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USS Underwood (FFG-36)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-08 21:57:35
USS Underwood (FFG-36), twenty-seventh ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided-missile frigates, was named for Captain Gordon Waite Underwood (1910–1978).

Ordered from Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME on 27 April 1979 as part of the FY79 program, Underwood was laid down on 30 July 1981, launched on 6 February 1982, and commissioned on 29 January 1983. As of December 2006 she remains active, assigned to Destroyer Squadron 14 and homeported at Mayport, FL.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-underwood-ffg-36/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-underwood-ffg-36/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:57:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-underwood-ffg-36/ 30.39560900 -81.41516000 <![CDATA[USS McInerney (FFG-8)]]>

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USS McInerney (FFG-8)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-08 21:46:50
USS McInerney (FFG-8), second ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided-missile frigates, is the first United States Navy ship named for Vice Admiral Francis X. McInerney (1899–1956). Ordered from Bath Iron Works on 27 February 1976 as part of the FY75 program, McInerney was laid down on 16 January 1978, launched on 4 November 1978, and commissioned on 15 December 1979.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-mcinerney-ffg-8/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-mcinerney-ffg-8/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:46:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-mcinerney-ffg-8/ 30.39773100 -81.41137400 <![CDATA[USS Doyle (FFG-39)]]>

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USS Doyle (FFG-39)
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-08 11:18:53]]>

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USS Doyle (FFG-39)
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-03-08 11:18:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-doyle-ffg-39/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-doyle-ffg-39/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:18:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-doyle-ffg-39/ 30.38891600 -81.40814700 <![CDATA[USS Taylor (FFG 50)]]>

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USS Taylor (FFG 50)
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-08 10:24:26
USS Taylor (FFG-50), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, is a ship of the United States Navy named for Commander Jesse J. Taylor (1925–1965), a naval aviator who was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously for his heroism in the Vietnam War.
Taylor's keel was laid down by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine, on 5 May 1983. She was launched 5 November 1983, and commissioned 1 December 1984.
Participated in Operation Earnest Will in the Persian Gulf in 1988.
As of 2005, Taylor is homeported at NS Mayport, Florida, and is part of Destroyer Squadron 24.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Taylor_(FFG-50)

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HMS Gloucester (D96)
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-08 07:58:51
switch to east to see the left side of the ship and you'll see the D96.
'My' LiveMaps only post the north-view]]>

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HMS Gloucester (D96)
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-08 07:58:51
switch to east to see the left side of the ship and you'll see the D96.
'My' LiveMaps only post the north-view]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-gloucester-d96-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-gloucester-d96-1/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:58:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-gloucester-d96-1/ 50.80652464 -1.11188766 <![CDATA[USS Champion (MCM-4)]]>

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USS Champion (MCM-4)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-07 16:02:10]]>

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USS Champion (MCM-4)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-07 16:02:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-champion-mcm-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-champion-mcm-4/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:02:10 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-champion-mcm-4/ 27.82143500 -97.20824200 <![CDATA[HMS Richmond (F239)]]>

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HMS Richmond (F239)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-07 13:34:24]]>

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HMS Richmond (F239)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-07 13:34:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-richmond-f239/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-richmond-f239/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:34:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-richmond-f239/ 50.80713900 -1.10837900 <![CDATA[F475 NRP João Coutinho]]>

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F475 NRP João Coutinho
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-07 12:08:47]]>

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F475 NRP João Coutinho
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-07 12:08:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f475-nrp-jo-o-coutinho/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f475-nrp-jo-o-coutinho/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:08:47 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f475-nrp-jo-o-coutinho/ 38.66901700 -9.14607400 <![CDATA[Francesco Mimbelli (D 561) (formerly Ardimentoso)]]>

Francesco Mimbelli (D 561) (formerly Ardimentoso)

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Francesco Mimbelli (D 561) (formerly Ardimentoso)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-06 12:57:24
The Durand de la Penne class destroyers are two guided missile destroyers operated by the Italian Navy. The design is an updated version of the Audace class destroyers but these ships are larger, have CODOG machinery and modern sensors. Initially four ships were planned but the second pair were cancelled as Italy had decided to join the Horizon project. They are unusually heavily armed, with a combination of artillery, missiles and torpedoes, that seldomly can be found in any other ship of this category.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/francesco-mimbelli-d-561-formerly-ardimentoso/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/francesco-mimbelli-d-561-formerly-ardimentoso/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:57:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/francesco-mimbelli-d-561-formerly-ardimentoso/ 40.47372900 17.25363000 <![CDATA[Luigi Durand de la Penne (D560) (formerly Animoso)]]>

Luigi Durand de la Penne (D560) (formerly Animoso)

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Luigi Durand de la Penne (D560) (formerly Animoso)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-06 12:54:50
The Durand de la Penne class destroyers are two guided missile destroyers operated by the Italian Navy. The design is an updated version of the Audace class destroyers but these ships are larger, have CODOG machinery and modern sensors. Initially four ships were planned but the second pair were cancelled as Italy had decided to join the Horizon project. They are unusually heavily armed, with a combination of artillery, missiles and torpedoes, that seldomly can be found in any other ship of this category.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/luigi-durand-de-la-penne-d560-formerly-animoso/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/luigi-durand-de-la-penne-d560-formerly-animoso/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:54:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/luigi-durand-de-la-penne-d560-formerly-animoso/ 40.47327100 17.26272300 <![CDATA[Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64)]]>

Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64)

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Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-01 10:14:14]]>

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Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG-64)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-01 10:14:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ticonderoga-class-guided-missile-cruiser-uss-gettysburg-cg-64/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ticonderoga-class-guided-missile-cruiser-uss-gettysburg-cg-64/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:14:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ticonderoga-class-guided-missile-cruiser-uss-gettysburg-cg-64/ 30.39376600 -81.41560200 <![CDATA[HMS Edinburgh (D97) Type 42 Destroyer]]>

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HMS Edinburgh (D97) Type 42 Destroyer
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-02-28 18:52:04]]>

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HMS Edinburgh (D97) Type 42 Destroyer
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-02-28 18:52:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-edinburgh-d97-type-42-destroyer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-edinburgh-d97-type-42-destroyer/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:52:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-edinburgh-d97-type-42-destroyer/ 50.80916200 -1.09660300 <![CDATA[Destroyer Bouvet (D624) used as a breakwater]]>

Destroyer Bouvet (D624) used as a breakwater

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Destroyer Bouvet (D624) used as a breakwater
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-20 09:59:30
The T 47 class were the first destroyers built for the French Navy after the Second World War. Twelve ships were built between 1955 and 1957. The ships were modernised in the 1960s and decommissioned in the 1980s when they were replaced by Georges Leygues class frigates

These ships were larger than other contemporary European destroyers and were based on the wartime Hardi class destroyers but were enlarged and had a dual purpose armament. The ships were designed as fleet escorts rather than for independent operations therefore had a slower speed than their predecessors. The main guns were a French design firing a 127mm (5 inch) shell, which enabled them to use US ammunition.

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HMS Plymouth (F126)
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-02-06 12:52:25]]>

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HMS Plymouth (F126)
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-02-06 12:52:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-plymouth-f126/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-plymouth-f126/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:52:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-plymouth-f126/ 53.40257773 -3.03200272 <![CDATA[Chevalier Paul (D621)]]>

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Chevalier Paul (D621)
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-02-04 12:21:30]]>

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Chevalier Paul (D621)
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By: Rene73
@ 2009-02-04 12:21:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chevalier-paul-d621/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chevalier-paul-d621/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:21:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chevalier-paul-d621/ 47.74771056 -3.35093951 <![CDATA[PT Boat 659]]>

PT Boat 659
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-01-03 13:02:26
PT Boats were a variety of motor torpedo boat (hull classification symbol "PT", for "Patrol Torpedo"), a small, fast vessel used by the United States Navy in World War II to attack larger surface ships. The PT boat squadrons were nicknamed "the mosquito fleet".

PT 658 is at the Naval Reserve Center, Portland, OR. PT 659 is at the Oregon Military Mus., Portland, OR. The PT 658 is being restored, using some parts from the '659. Save the PT Boat, Inc. and PT Boat Restoration, Inc. are involved in the restoration. The 659 boat is to be moved to the Fort Vancouver National Historical Site in Vancouver Washington.

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USCGC Jarvis (WHEC-725)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2008-11-11 14:17:03
Hamilton-class high endurance cutter based out of Honolulu, Hawaii. Launched April 24, 1971 at Avondale Shipyard near New Orleans, Louisiana and named for Captain David H. Jarvis of the United States Revenue Cutter Service. She was commissioned August 4, 1972 in Honolulu.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uscgc-jarvis-whec-725/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uscgc-jarvis-whec-725/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:17:03 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uscgc-jarvis-whec-725/ 21.30717100 -157.87293300 <![CDATA[JDF Shirane (DDH-143) destroyer]]>

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JDF Shirane (DDH-143) destroyer
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-11-10 13:54:41
The Shirane class destroyers are a class of Japanese destroyer originally built during the late 1970s and still in active service. They are built around a large central hangar which houses up to three helicopters and they are the natural successor of the Haruna-class destroyers. They were the first ships in Japanese service to be fitted with 3D radars - the NEC OPS-12.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jdf-shirane-ddh-143-destroyer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jdf-shirane-ddh-143-destroyer/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:54:41 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jdf-shirane-ddh-143-destroyer/ 35.39269400 139.63667100 <![CDATA[JDF Onami (DD-111) Takanami class destroyer in drydock]]>

JDF Onami (DD-111) Takanami class destroyer in drydock

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JDF Onami (DD-111) Takanami class destroyer in drydock
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-11-10 13:43:53
The Takanami class destroyer is the newest class of Japanese ASW destroyer, serving with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). It is an evolution of the Murasame-class destroyer, fitted with a larger 127 mm gun, a Mk 41 vertical launch missile system, and an improved fire control system, as well as a new sonar.

The Sea Sparrow anti-air missile has been replaced by the Evolved Sea Sparrow ESSM (RIM-162) missile.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jdf-onami-dd-111-takanami-class-destroyer-in-drydock/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jdf-onami-dd-111-takanami-class-destroyer-in-drydock/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:43:53 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jdf-onami-dd-111-takanami-class-destroyer-in-drydock/ 35.39497700 139.63075200 <![CDATA[USS Vincennes (CG-49)]]>

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USS Vincennes (CG-49)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-11-09 12:15:25
The fourth USS Vincennes (CG-49) is a U.S. Navy Ticonderoga class AEGIS guided missile cruiser. In 1988, the ship shot down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 passengers onboard including 38 non-Iranians and 66 children.

http://www.jeffhead.com/USNReserveBremerton/USSVincennesCG49.jpg]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-vincennes-cg-49/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-vincennes-cg-49/ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:15:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-vincennes-cg-49/ 47.55225377 -122.65181869 <![CDATA[Maneuvering a Arleigh Burke class destroyer into place]]>

Maneuvering a Arleigh Burke class destroyer into place

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Maneuvering a Arleigh Burke class destroyer into place
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-11-06 11:55:16]]>

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Maneuvering a Arleigh Burke class destroyer into place
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-11-06 11:55:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maneuvering-a-arleigh-burke-class-destroyer-into-place/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maneuvering-a-arleigh-burke-class-destroyer-into-place/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:55:16 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/maneuvering-a-arleigh-burke-class-destroyer-into-place/ 21.35306100 -157.94596600 <![CDATA[Arleigh Burke class destroyer entering Pearl Harbor]]>

Arleigh Burke class destroyer entering Pearl Harbor

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Arleigh Burke class destroyer entering Pearl Harbor
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By: mlc1us
@ 2008-11-06 09:53:11]]>

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Arleigh Burke class destroyer entering Pearl Harbor
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By: mlc1us
@ 2008-11-06 09:53:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arleigh-burke-class-destroyer-entering-pearl-harbor/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arleigh-burke-class-destroyer-entering-pearl-harbor/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:53:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arleigh-burke-class-destroyer-entering-pearl-harbor/ 21.35403900 -157.96258000 <![CDATA[Scrapping USS John Rodgers (DD-983)]]>

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Scrapping USS John Rodgers (DD-983)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-09-12 10:48:59
USS John Rodgers (DD-983), a Spruance-class destroyer.

John Rodgers was laid down on August 12, 1976 by Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Miss. and commissioned on September 4, 1979.

On September 16, 1983 while operating off Lebanon, John Rodgers fired her guns against Syrian controlled portions of Lebanon in response to Syrian shelling near the residence of the U.S. ambassador. This made her the first ship to use the Mk 86 Gun Fire Control System in combat.
John Rodgers made eight major deployments, including extensive operations in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and the Persian Gulf. She also took part in numerous counter drug operations in the Caribbean Sea. She and her crew participated in Operations Desert Shield, Support Democracy, and Sharp Guard.

John Rodgers was decommissioned and stricken on September 4, 1998; she was stored at NISMF Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, awaiting sale for scrap. By 2005 she had been sold to International Shipbreaking Limited of Brownsville, Texas although scrapping work had yet to be completed. On December 29, 2005, John Rodgers (DD-983) was spotted heading south along the east coast of south Florida under tow. She has since been broken up for scrap.]]>

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Anzac class frigate HMAS Parramatta (FFH 154)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-27 12:52:37]]>

Anzac class frigate HMAS Parramatta (FFH 154)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-27 12:52:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/anzac-class-frigate-hmas-parramatta-ffh-154/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/anzac-class-frigate-hmas-parramatta-ffh-154/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:52:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/anzac-class-frigate-hmas-parramatta-ffh-154/ -33.86476800 151.22348100 <![CDATA[Chinese turret ship Dingyuan (replica)]]>

Chinese turret ship Dingyuan (replica)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-16 19:43:59
The Dingyuan was a Chinese battleship and the flagship of the Imperial Beiyang Fleet; her name was traditionally spelled Ting Yuen or Ting Yuan in older books. Her sister ship was the Zhenyuan.

To commemorate this period of history, the Weihai Port Bureau and local Weigao Group invested 50 million yuan (US$6 million) to construct a replica Dingyuan. The replica's construction began on a scale of 1:1 on December 20, 2003. The duplicate Dingyuan is now a floating museum. Inside are records of Dingyuan, the Beiyang Fleet, the First Sino-Japanese War and life-at-sea exhibits.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-turret-ship-dingyuan-replica/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-turret-ship-dingyuan-replica/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:43:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chinese-turret-ship-dingyuan-replica/ 37.50862400 122.12211400 <![CDATA[German Bremen Class Frigate (F122) under way off the horn of Africa]]>

German Bremen Class Frigate (F122) under way off the horn of Africa

German Bremen Class Frigate (F122) under way off the horn of Africa
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-16 19:32:01
Possibly the FGS Lubeck (F214).

The eight F122 Bremen class frigates of the German Navy have been commissioned between 1982 and 1990. The design is similar to the Dutch Kortenaer class but uses a different hull and propulsion system. The ships were built for anti-submarine warfare as primary task even though they are not fitted with towed array sonars. They are also suited for anti-aircraft warfare and anti-surface warfare.

This class of ship was one of the last to be constructed under post-war displacement limitations imposed by the WEU on West Germany.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/german-bremen-class-frigate-f122-under-way-off-the-horn-of-africa/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/german-bremen-class-frigate-f122-under-way-off-the-horn-of-africa/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:32:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/german-bremen-class-frigate-f122-under-way-off-the-horn-of-africa/ 11.77860000 43.13993100 <![CDATA[Battleship USS Alabama (BB-60)]]>

Battleship USS Alabama (BB-60)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-04 21:56:36]]>

Battleship USS Alabama (BB-60)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-04 21:56:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/battleship-uss-alabama-bb-60/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/battleship-uss-alabama-bb-60/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:56:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/battleship-uss-alabama-bb-60/ 30.69616100 -88.01031600 <![CDATA[Braunschweig class corvette (F260 Braunschweig)]]>

Braunschweig class corvette (F260 Braunschweig)

Braunschweig class corvette (F260 Braunschweig)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-07-23 12:13:48]]>

Braunschweig class corvette (F260 Braunschweig)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-07-23 12:13:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/braunschweig-class-corvette-f260-braunschweig/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/braunschweig-class-corvette-f260-braunschweig/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:13:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/braunschweig-class-corvette-f260-braunschweig/ 53.53646587 9.95970726 <![CDATA[Sachsen class frigate (F 220 Hamburg)]]>

Sachsen class frigate (F 220 Hamburg)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-07-22 10:10:36]]>

Sachsen class frigate (F 220 Hamburg)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-07-22 10:10:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sachsen-class-frigate-f-220-hamburg/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sachsen-class-frigate-f-220-hamburg/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sachsen-class-frigate-f-220-hamburg/ 53.54272690 9.97640133 <![CDATA[PBR MARK II]]>

PBR MARK II
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-07-12 18:49:57]]>

PBR MARK II
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-07-12 18:49:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pbr-mark-ii/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pbr-mark-ii/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:49:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pbr-mark-ii/ 38.09935400 -122.27023600 <![CDATA[Frigate HMS Northumberland (F238)]]>

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Frigate HMS Northumberland (F238)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-12 00:31:45
HMS Northumberland (F238) is a Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy. She is named after the Duke of Northumberland. She is based at Devonport and her present captain is Commander Martin Simpson. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frigate-hms-northumberland-f238/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frigate-hms-northumberland-f238/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:31:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frigate-hms-northumberland-f238/ 50.39214700 -4.19311400 <![CDATA[Frigate HMS Lincoln (F99)]]>

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Frigate HMS Lincoln (F99)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-12 00:29:04
HMS Lincoln (F99) was a Salisbury-class or Type 61 aircraft direction frigate of the British Royal Navy.

She was built by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company in Govan on the River Clyde. The ship was laid down in 1955, launched 6 April 1959, and completed 7 July 1960.

She was due to be sold to the Bangladesh Navy in 1982, but the acquisition did not take place.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frigate-hms-lincoln-f99/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frigate-hms-lincoln-f99/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:29:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frigate-hms-lincoln-f99/ 50.39261800 -4.19119400 <![CDATA[Destroyer HMS Manchester (D95)]]>

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Destroyer HMS Manchester (D95)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-12 00:20:36
The current HMS Manchester (D95) is a Type 42 (Batch 3) destroyer in the 5th Destroyer Squadron of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy.

She was laid down in 1978 at Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering, launched in 1980 and commissioned in 1982. In 1991, during the Gulf War, she participated in numerous operations in the Persian Gulf, aimed at primarily upholding the trade blockade imposed on Iraq during Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait. She won the lineage its newest battle honour - Persian Gulf 1991.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/destroyer-hms-manchester-d95/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/destroyer-hms-manchester-d95/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:20:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/destroyer-hms-manchester-d95/ 50.37867700 -4.18535900 <![CDATA[Frigate HMS Cumberland (F85)]]>

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Frigate HMS Cumberland (F85)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-12 00:18:32
HMS Cumberland (F85) is a Type 22 frigate of the Royal Navy. She was on station during the First Gulf War. On 26 September 2000 Cumberland worked with local fishermen to aid the rescue of survivors of the Greek ferry Express Samina which ran aground two miles off the island of Paros. Cumberland is currently part of the Devonport Flotilla and is based at Devonport Dockyard.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frigate-hms-cumberland-f85/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frigate-hms-cumberland-f85/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:18:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/frigate-hms-cumberland-f85/ 50.37953800 -4.18379100 <![CDATA[T-AGOS Victorious class Swath-S (Small) Ocean Surveillance Ship]]>

T-AGOS Victorious class Swath-S (Small) Ocean Surveillance Ship
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-06 22:08:35
Victorious class ocean surveillance ships are built on a Small Waterplane Twin Hull, or SWATH, design for greater stability at slow speeds in high latitudes under adverse weather conditions. The SWATH design provides greater stability at slow speeds in high latitudes under adverse weather conditions.

T-AGOS ships are operated by the Military Sealift Command and are under the administrative command of Commander, Undersea Surveillance. They are deployed under the Operational Control (OPCON) of the Theater ASW Commanders, CTF 84 and CTF 12. Civilian technicians who operate and maintain the mission equipment man the SURTASS Operations Center (SOC), the nerve center of the ship. When operating with tactical forces, military detachments are embarked for onboard analysis and direct reporting to fleet units. A SURTASS mission consists of 60 days on station while towing an array of hydrophones that collect acoustic data. ]]>

French destroyer Maillé-Brézé (D627)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-02 23:45:27
Maillé-Brézé (D627) is a T 47 class destroyer (escorteur d'escadre) of the French Navy. She was built by Arsenal de Lorient in Lorient, commissioned on 4 May 1957 and named after French admiral Jean Armand de Maillé-Brézé (1619–1646).

In 1988 she was decommissioned and became a museum ship in Nantes.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/french-destroyer-maill-br-z-d627/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/french-destroyer-maill-br-z-d627/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:45:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/french-destroyer-maill-br-z-d627/ 47.20960600 -1.57057300 <![CDATA[Destroyer Escort USS Stewart (DE-238)]]>

Destroyer Escort USS Stewart (DE-238)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-14 13:06:58
USS Stewart (DE–238) is an Edsall class destroyer escort, the third United States Navy ship so named. This ship was named for Rear Admiral Charles Stewart (July 28, 1778 – November 6, 1869), who commanded USS Constitution during the War of 1812. The Stewart is one of only two preserved U.S. destroyer escorts and the only surviving example of her class.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/destroyer-escort-uss-stewart-de-238/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/destroyer-escort-uss-stewart-de-238/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:06:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/destroyer-escort-uss-stewart-de-238/ 29.33893700 -94.77941800 <![CDATA[Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64)]]>

Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-14 12:50:11
USS Wisconsin (BB-64) ("Wisky" or "WisKy") is an Iowa-class battleship, the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. She was built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and launched on 7 December 1943.

During her career, Wisconsin served in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, where she shelled Japanese fortifications during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and screened United States aircraft carriers as they conducted air raids against enemy positions. During the Korean War, Wisconsin shelled North Korean targets in support of United Nations and South Korean ground operations, after which she was decommissioned into the United States Navy reserve fleets, better known as the "mothball fleet." She was reactivated 1 August 1986 and modernized as part of the 600-ship Navy plan, and participated in the 1991 Gulf War.

Wisconsin was last decommissioned in September 1991, having earned a total of six battle stars for service in World War II and Korea, as well as a Navy Unit Commendation for service during the 1991 Gulf War. She currently functions as a museum ship operated by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum at Nauticus, The National Maritime Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Wisconsin was struck from the Naval Vessel Register (NVR) 17 March 2006, and is currently awaiting donation for permanent use as a museum ship.]]>

US Navy Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate underway

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US Navy Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate underway
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-19 16:12:57
he Oliver Hazard Perry class (sometimes referred to as the Perry class or FFG-7 class), is a class of frigates named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. The class was designed in the United States in the mid-1970s as general-purpose escort vessels, capable of most naval operations, yet cheap enough to be bought in large quantities to replace World War II-era destroyers. 55 ships were built in the United States: 51 for the United States Navy and four for the Royal Australian Navy. Additionally, 8 were built in Taiwan, 6 in Spain and 2 in Australia for their respective navies, and ex-USN ships have been acquired by the navies of Bahrain, Egypt, Poland and Turkey, with Pakistan requesting six ships in 2007

Perry class frigates were designed primarily as Undersea Warfare ships intended to provide open-ocean escort of amphibious ships and convoys in low to moderate threat environments in a global war with the Soviet Union. They could also provide limited defense against anti-ship missiles extant in the 70s and 80s. The ships are equipped to escort and protect carrier battle groups, amphibious landing groups, underway replenishment groups and convoys. They can also conduct independent operations to perform such tasks as counterdrug surveillance, maritime interception operations, and exercises with other nations. The addition of NTDS, LAMPS helicopters, and the Tactical Towed Array System (TACTAS) gave these ships a combat capability far beyond the class program expectations, and has made the ships an integral and valued asset in virtually any war-at-sea scenario and particularly well suited for operation in the littoral.]]>

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DD-157 "Sawagiri"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-12 13:43:28]]>

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DD-157 "Sawagiri"
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-12 13:43:28]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dd-157-sawagiri/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dd-157-sawagiri/ Mon, 12 May 2008 13:43:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dd-157-sawagiri/ -33.86359202 151.20082613 <![CDATA[HMS Sutherland (F81)]]>

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HMS Sutherland (F81)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-06 11:06:38]]>

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HMS Sutherland (F81)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-06 11:06:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-sutherland-f81/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-sutherland-f81/ Tue, 06 May 2008 11:06:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-sutherland-f81/ 56.02378489 -3.45538396 <![CDATA[HMS Gloucester (D96)]]>

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HMS Gloucester (D96)
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@ 2008-05-06 11:06:30]]>

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HMS Gloucester (D96)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-06 11:06:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-gloucester-d96/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-gloucester-d96/ Tue, 06 May 2008 11:06:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-gloucester-d96/ 56.02483304 -3.45250247 <![CDATA[Chimera & Sibilla]]>

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Chimera & Sibilla
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By: giove
@ 2008-05-04 07:09:55]]>

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Chimera & Sibilla
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By: giove
@ 2008-05-04 07:09:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chimera-sibilla/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chimera-sibilla/ Sun, 04 May 2008 07:09:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/chimera-sibilla/ 38.12679200 13.36735700 <![CDATA[HMS Diamond (D34)]]>

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HMS Diamond (D34)
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@ 2008-05-03 14:35:36]]>

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HMS Diamond (D34)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-03 14:35:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-diamond-d34/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-diamond-d34/ Sat, 03 May 2008 14:35:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-diamond-d34/ 55.86724218 -4.32174791 <![CDATA[HMS Dauntless (D33)]]>

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HMS Dauntless (D33)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-03 14:35:22]]>

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HMS Dauntless (D33)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-03 14:35:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-dauntless-d33/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-dauntless-d33/ Sat, 03 May 2008 14:35:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-dauntless-d33/ 55.88212934 -4.36940667 <![CDATA[HMS Daring (D32)]]>

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HMS Daring (D32)
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@ 2008-05-03 14:35:08]]>

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HMS Daring (D32)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-03 14:35:08]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-daring-d32/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-daring-d32/ Sat, 03 May 2008 14:35:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-daring-d32/ 55.88399897 -4.37206198 <![CDATA[Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29)]]>

Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29)

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Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2008-05-02 11:32:57]]>

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Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2008-05-02 11:32:57]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oliver-hazard-perry-class-frigate-uss-stephen-w-groves-ffg-29/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oliver-hazard-perry-class-frigate-uss-stephen-w-groves-ffg-29/ Fri, 02 May 2008 11:32:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oliver-hazard-perry-class-frigate-uss-stephen-w-groves-ffg-29/ 30.38913100 -81.40818400 <![CDATA[HNLMS Evertsen (F805)]]>

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HNLMS Evertsen (F805)
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@ 2008-05-01 13:56:18]]>

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HNLMS Evertsen (F805)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-01 13:56:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hnlms-evertsen-f805/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hnlms-evertsen-f805/ Thu, 01 May 2008 13:56:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hnlms-evertsen-f805/ 52.95734242 4.79138149 <![CDATA[HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën (F802)]]>

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HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën (F802)
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@ 2008-05-01 13:56:09]]>

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HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën (F802)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-01 13:56:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hnlms-de-zeven-provinci-n-f802/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hnlms-de-zeven-provinci-n-f802/ Thu, 01 May 2008 13:56:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hnlms-de-zeven-provinci-n-f802/ 52.95946217 4.79682939 <![CDATA[HNLMS Tromp (F803)]]>

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HNLMS Tromp (F803)
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@ 2008-05-01 13:56:00]]>

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HNLMS Tromp (F803)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-05-01 13:56:00]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hnlms-tromp-f803/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hnlms-tromp-f803/ Thu, 01 May 2008 13:56:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hnlms-tromp-f803/ 52.95631822 4.78757309 <![CDATA[F486 "Baptista de Andrade"]]>

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F486 "Baptista de Andrade"
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By: DonMartini
@ 2008-04-28 15:32:51
First one of the four corvettes of the Baptista de Andrade class; will be replaced in 2006 by a ship of the Viana do Castelo oceanic patrol class; active as of 2005.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f486-baptista-de-andrade/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f486-baptista-de-andrade/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:32:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f486-baptista-de-andrade/ 38.66773500 -9.14189200 <![CDATA[USS Rentz (FFG-46)]]>

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USS Rentz (FFG-46)
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-04-27 20:32:43
Oliver Hazard Perry-class of guided missile frigate named after World War II Navy Chaplain George S. Rentz.]]>

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USS Rentz (FFG-46)
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-04-27 20:32:43
Oliver Hazard Perry-class of guided missile frigate named after World War II Navy Chaplain George S. Rentz.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-rentz-ffg-46/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-rentz-ffg-46/ Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:32:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-rentz-ffg-46/ 32.68622500 -117.13712700 <![CDATA[HMS Bristol (D23) In Portsmouth England]]>

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HMS Bristol (D23) In Portsmouth England
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By: Trooper111
@ 2008-04-27 20:21:17]]>

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HMS Bristol (D23) In Portsmouth England
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By: Trooper111
@ 2008-04-27 20:21:17]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-bristol-d23-in-portsmouth-england/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-bristol-d23-in-portsmouth-england/ Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:21:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hms-bristol-d23-in-portsmouth-england/ 50.81256856 -1.10082954 <![CDATA[USS Cole (DDG-67)]]>

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USS Cole (DDG-67)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 14:36:43]]>

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USS Cole (DDG-67)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-03-26 14:36:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-cole-ddg-67/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-cole-ddg-67/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:36:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-cole-ddg-67/ 36.94598166 -76.33200677 <![CDATA[A rudder, propellers, and driveshafts]]>

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A rudder, propellers, and driveshafts
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By: Pdunn
@ 2008-02-28 05:52:31
At the Fort Eustis Milliatary Reservation]]>

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A rudder, propellers, and driveshafts
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By: Pdunn
@ 2008-02-28 05:52:31
At the Fort Eustis Milliatary Reservation]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-rudder-propellers-and-driveshafts/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-rudder-propellers-and-driveshafts/ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:52:31 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-rudder-propellers-and-driveshafts/ 37.13921421 -76.62094015 <![CDATA[PTF-3 Fast Patrol Boat Undergoing Restoration]]>

PTF-3 Fast Patrol Boat Undergoing Restoration

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PTF-3 Fast Patrol Boat Undergoing Restoration
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By: mlc1us
@ 2008-02-26 12:47:19
First in the series of U.S. Navy NASTY Class Patrol Torpedo Fast boats, PTF 3 marked the return of the wooden PT Boats to the U.S. Navy. Commissioned in 1963, PTF 3 was sent to South-east Asia in the fall of 1963 as a "Spook Boat" operated by MAC V SOG, Maritime Special Operations, PTF 3 along with 5 other PTF boats began raids against North Vietnam by attacking shore installations and inserting special operations teams.
It was during a series of raids from 31 July to 4 August 1964 on Hon Mei Island in North Vietnam that the North Vietnamese counter attacked the PTF Boats with their torpedo boats, chasing the PTF Boats away from the coast and into the path of two U.S. Navy Destroyers the U.S.S. Maddox and the U.S.S. Turner Joy. The ensuing naval battle is known to history as the Tonkin Gulf Incident.
Within a week President Lyndon B. Johnson presented the Incident to the American People as an unprovoked attack of U.S. Naval Ships on the High Seas. The Congress of the United States passed the Tonkin Gulf Resolution, authorizing President Johnson to escalate, what had been a civil war in Southeast Asia into the Vietnam War of 1964-1975.
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Italian coast guard patrol boats
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-13 09:59:09]]>

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Italian coast guard patrol boats
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-13 09:59:09]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-coast-guard-patrol-boats/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-coast-guard-patrol-boats/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:59:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-coast-guard-patrol-boats/ 38.16000387 15.54556847 <![CDATA[USS Boone (FFG-28) Heading Out of Mayport NS]]>

USS Boone (FFG-28) Heading Out of Mayport NS

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USS Boone (FFG-28) Heading Out of Mayport NS
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By: mlc1us
@ 2008-02-10 13:44:56]]>

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USS Boone (FFG-28) Heading Out of Mayport NS
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By: mlc1us
@ 2008-02-10 13:44:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-boone-ffg-28-heading-out-of-mayport-ns/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-boone-ffg-28-heading-out-of-mayport-ns/ Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:44:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-boone-ffg-28-heading-out-of-mayport-ns/ 30.39470000 -81.40745500 <![CDATA[Two Spanish Navy Santa Maria (Perry) class frigates]]>

Two Spanish Navy Santa Maria (Perry) class frigates

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Two Spanish Navy Santa Maria (Perry) class frigates
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-06 16:44:41
The Santa Maria class of frigates are the Spanish Navy's designation for six locally built warships based on the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates of the United States Navy.

All of the Spanish FFG's have the length of the later Oliver Hazard Perry FFG's, and have a wider beam than the USN design, and therefore able to carry more top weight. Fin stabilizers are fitted.

Looks like these are in for a refit.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-spanish-navy-santa-maria-perry-class-frigates/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-spanish-navy-santa-maria-perry-class-frigates/ Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:44:41 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/two-spanish-navy-santa-maria-perry-class-frigates/ 36.52609700 -6.28017000 <![CDATA[Spanish Seviola class offshore patrol boat Vigía (P-73)]]>

Spanish Seviola class offshore patrol boat Vigía (P-73)

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Spanish Seviola class offshore patrol boat Vigía (P-73)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-05 17:55:49]]>

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Spanish Seviola class offshore patrol boat Vigía (P-73)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-05 17:55:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/spanish-seviola-class-offshore-patrol-boat-vig-a-p-73/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/spanish-seviola-class-offshore-patrol-boat-vig-a-p-73/ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:55:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/spanish-seviola-class-offshore-patrol-boat-vig-a-p-73/ 36.13193000 -5.43122400 <![CDATA[USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC-722)]]>

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USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC-722)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-31 17:14:08
USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC 722), commissioned on March 10, 1969, was the eighth of twelve 378-foot Hamilton-class high endurance cutters (WHECs) built by Avondale Shipyards in New Orleans, Louisiana. First homeported at Governors Island, New York, Morgenthau was active in the Vietnam War, conducting underway replenishment, naval gunfire support, and patrol duties off the coast of Vietnam until relieved by a 311' cutter in 1971. Her current motto, translated from latin, is "Pride of the Pacific."

Morgenthau is currently homeported at Integrated Support Command Alameda, Coast Guard Island, Alameda,]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uscgc-morgenthau-whec-722/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uscgc-morgenthau-whec-722/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:14:08 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uscgc-morgenthau-whec-722/ 37.77997500 -122.24909300 <![CDATA[Both of Sweden's two Stockholm class corvettes]]>

Both of Sweden's two Stockholm class corvettes

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Both of Sweden's two Stockholm class corvettes
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-30 17:53:56
* HMS Stockholm K11 (1984) active
* HMS Malmö K12 (1985) active

Stockholm Class Corvette is a Corvette class in the Swedish Navy. Built in Karlskrona 1984-1985, it is armed with eight RBS15 anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, one 57mm canon and several machine guns. In 1999/2000 the two units in the class were given several upgrades in the Karlskrona shipyard Kockums. The upgrade included new engines, sensors, stealth technology, and navigation system.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/both-of-swedens-two-stockholm-class-corvettes/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/both-of-swedens-two-stockholm-class-corvettes/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:53:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/both-of-swedens-two-stockholm-class-corvettes/ 56.15539900 15.58634700 <![CDATA[Göteborg class corvette]]>

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Göteborg class corvette
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-30 17:32:11
Göteborg class corvette is a class of corvettes in the Royal Swedish Navy, that was built in 1990-1993. Armed with eight RBS15 antiship missiles, torpedoes, one 57mm cannon and one 40mm cannon. The class was meant to search and destroy Soviet submarines and surface ships when it was designed. Today it has also been given the role to act in international crisis. Two ships of the class, the HMS Gävle and HMS Sundsvall, took part in the UN operation off the coast of Lebanon in 2006 and 2007 following the Israeli war against Hezbollah.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/g-teborg-class-corvette/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/g-teborg-class-corvette/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:32:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/g-teborg-class-corvette/ 56.15491500 15.58588300 <![CDATA[USCGC Sundew (WLB-404) museum ship]]>

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USCGC Sundew (WLB-404) museum ship
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-30 17:13:52
The USCGC Sundew (WLB-404) is a 180-foot (55 m) sea going buoy tender (WLB). An Iris, or C-class vessel, it was built by Marine Ironworks and Shipbuilding Corporation in Duluth, Minnesota. Sundew's preliminary design was completed by the United States Lighthouse Service and the final design was produced by Marine Iron and Shipbuilding Corporation in Duluth. On 29 November 1943 the keel was laid. It was launched on 8 February 1944 and commissioned on 24 August 1944. The original cost for the hull and machinery was $861,589.

Sundew is one of 39 original 180-foot (55 m) seagoing buoy tenders built between 1942-1944. All but one of the original tenders, the USCGC Ironwood (WLB-307), were built in Duluth. Like all of these tenders, the Sundew was named after a plant, in this case the sundew, a carnivorous plants from the genus Drosera.

In 1958, the Sundew was assigned to Charlevoix, Michigan, and the following November helped in the rescue of two survivors from the SS Carl D. Bradley when it sank in a storm on Lake Michigan 47 miles (76 km) west-northwest of Charlevoix. The Sundew remained at Charlevoix until 1980.

Sundew served 60 years for the Coast Guard and was decommissioned and retired on May 27, 2004. As part of the decommissioning, the vessel was given to the city of Duluth, its last home port, to be used as a museum ship. The services provided by the Sundew were taken up by USCGC Alder (WLB 216).]]>

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Two Ticonderoga class cruisers
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-25 09:46:05
The Ticonderoga-class of missile cruisers is a class of warships in the U.S. Navy, first ordered and authorized in FY 1978. The class use phased-array radar; the increased combat capability offered by the Aegis combat system and the AN/SPY-1 radar system justified the changing of the classification of Ticonderoga and Yorktown from DDG (guided missile destroyer) to CG (guided missile cruiser). Vincennes and Valley Forge may or may not have been authorized as DDGs; regardless, the DDG sequence continued with USS Arleigh Burke as DDG-51.

Of the “Ticos”, at least eight (Ticonderoga, Cowpens, Anzio, Yorktown, Valley Forge, Bunker Hill, Antietam and Princeton) share names with World War II aircraft carriers. Only one, Thomas S. Gates, is not named for a battle.]]>

Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-25 09:44:04
The Oliver Hazard Perry class of frigates were purchased by the U.S. Navy in the 1970s and 1980s as general-purpose escort vessels capable enough to do most jobs adequately, yet cheap enough to be bought in large quantities to replace aging World War II-era destroyers.

They are named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (a distant relative of mine!)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oliver-hazard-perry-class-frigate-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oliver-hazard-perry-class-frigate-1/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:44:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/oliver-hazard-perry-class-frigate-1/ 21.35035500 -157.94378600 <![CDATA[Five Arleigh Burke class destroyers]]>

Five Arleigh Burke class destroyers
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-25 09:42:13
The Arleigh Burke class of guided missile destroyers, one of the destroyer classes of the United States Navy, is built around the Aegis combat system and the SPY-1D multi-function phased array radar. The first ship was commissioned on 4 July 1991. After the decommissioning of the last Spruance-class destroyer, USS Cushing, on September 21, 2005, the Arleigh Burke class ships became the U.S. Navy's only active destroyers.

The class is named for Admiral Arleigh "31-Knot" Burke, the most famous American destroyer officer of World War II. Admiral Burke was alive when the class leader was commissioned, and his words to the plankowners echo in the class' distinguished service to date: "This ship is built to fight; you had better know how."]]>

Italian Minerva Class Corvette
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By: gamma
@ 2008-01-17 13:53:06]]>

Italian Minerva Class Corvette
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By: gamma
@ 2008-01-17 13:53:06]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-minerva-class-corvette/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-minerva-class-corvette/ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:53:06 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/italian-minerva-class-corvette/ 37.21010600 15.21733600 <![CDATA[French Georges Leygues class frigate underway]]>

French Georges Leygues class frigate underway

French Georges Leygues class frigate underway
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-14 15:57:01
The Georges Leygues class ("F70 type") is a type of anti-submarine frigate of the French Navy. They are polyvalent (multi-role), due to their Exocet and Crotale missile complement, making them especially suitable for defense of strategic positions, demonstrations, or high seas escorts.

The superstructures were built as to optimize resistance against nuclear explosion blasts.

The F70 is internationally labeled an "anti-submarine destroyer" (hence the "D" in the hull numbers), though the French don't use the term and refer to the ships as "frigates".]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/french-georges-leygues-class-frigate-underway/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/french-georges-leygues-class-frigate-underway/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:57:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/french-georges-leygues-class-frigate-underway/ 48.31105100 -4.47324300 <![CDATA[USS Slater (DE766) in her winter berth]]>

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USS Slater (DE766) in her winter berth
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@ 2008-01-08 10:06:40
This museum ship is moved upstream to the other side during the tourist season. See previous submission here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-slater-de766-in-her-winter-berth/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-slater-de766-in-her-winter-berth/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:06:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uss-slater-de766-in-her-winter-berth/ 42.62819900 -73.75178600 <![CDATA[USCGC Gallatin (WHEC-721)]]>

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USCGC Gallatin (WHEC-721)
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@ 2007-12-24 13:26:58
USCGC Gallatin (WHEC-721) is a U. S. Coast Guard high endurance cutter based out of Charleston, South Carolina. Built at Avondale Shipyards near New Orleans, Louisiana, Gallatin was named for Albert Gallatin, the fourth and longest serving United States Secretary of the Treasury.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uscgc-gallatin-whec-721/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uscgc-gallatin-whec-721/ Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:26:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uscgc-gallatin-whec-721/ 32.85213200 -79.94458400 <![CDATA[Patrolboat Hugin]]>

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Patrolboat Hugin
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@ 2007-12-22 23:52:39]]>

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Patrolboat Hugin
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@ 2007-12-22 23:52:39]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patrolboat-hugin/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patrolboat-hugin/ Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:52:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/patrolboat-hugin/ 57.70953200 11.96045900 <![CDATA[Monitor Sölve (1875)]]>

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Monitor Sölve (1875)
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@ 2007-12-22 23:50:44
A monitor was a type of warship used by some navies between the 1860s and the Second World War. The monitors of the 19th century were turreted ironclad warships inspired by USS Monitor; as well as coastal ships which closely followed her design, the term 'monitor' also encompassed more flexible breastwork monitors, and was sometimes used as a generic term for any turreted ship. In the 20th century, the term 'monitor' was revived for shallow-draft armoured shore bombardment vessels, particularly those of the British Royal Navy.]]>

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