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On February 22, 1931 the Amerigo Vespucci School Ship, imposing and immobile, awaits its moment on the notches of the historic Royal shipyard of Castellammare di Stabia, founded in 1783.
Minesweeper Triglia, later reclassified gunboat and rechristened Giovanni Berta, at La Spezia likely in 1933; she was the first Italian warship to be sunk in action during WWII at Tobruk, on 12 June 1940
Tall smoke columns from struck ships, as seen from the Italian light cruiser Raimondo Montecuccoli, during the Battle off Pantelleria (Operation Harpoon), 15 June 1942; this engagement is the lone clear-cut tactical success of an Italian squadron-sized force in WWII
Destroyer Freccia, on the left, alongside the motor ship Luciano Manara, torpedoed by British Beaufort torpedo bombers and grounded to avoid sinking, on 6 September 1942
The destroyer Freccia, of the Dardo-class, by WWII was no longer considered (together with its sister ships) for fleet duties, therefore they spent their wartime careers as convoy escorts.
During one such operation (when she, together with the destroyers Bombardiere, Fuciliere, Geniere, Corsaro and Camicia Nera, escorted Convoy "N", formed by the motor ships Luciano Manara and Ravello, bound for Bengazhi), the convoy (after joining another, and thus becoming Convoy "Lambda") was attacked on 6 September 1942 by thirteen Bristol Beauforts of the 39th Squadron; despite the intervention of German and Italian fighter escorts, one torpedo hit the Manara (at 15:40 hours), that came to a complete stop. The Freccia took it under tow and, together with the torpedo boat Procione, brought it to be grounded in Arilla Bay on the Greek coast. The other three ships of the convoy, despite reiterated attacks, safely reached Tobruk and Benghazi on 8 September, with 2500 t of fuel and 1100 t of ammo and other supplies.
On February 22, 1931 the Amerigo Vespucci School Ship, imposing and immobile, awaits its moment on the notches of the historic Royal shipyard of Castellammare di Stabia, founded in 1783.
Minesweeper Triglia, later reclassified gunboat and rechristened Giovanni Berta, at La Spezia likely in 1933; she was the first Italian warship to be sunk in action during WWII at Tobruk, on 12 June 1940
Tall smoke columns from struck ships, as seen from the Italian light cruiser Raimondo Montecuccoli, during the Battle off Pantelleria (Operation Harpoon), 15 June 1942; this engagement is the lone clear-cut tactical success of an Italian squadron-sized force in WWII
Destroyer Freccia, on the left, alongside the motor ship Luciano Manara, torpedoed by British Beaufort torpedo bombers and grounded to avoid sinking, on 6 September 1942
The destroyer Freccia, of the Dardo-class, by WWII was no longer considered (together with its sister ships) for fleet duties, therefore they spent their wartime careers as convoy escorts.
During one such operation (when she, together with the destroyers Bombardiere, Fuciliere, Geniere, Corsaro and Camicia Nera, escorted Convoy "N", formed by the motor ships Luciano Manara and Ravello, bound for Bengazhi), the convoy (after joining another, and thus becoming Convoy "Lambda") was attacked on 6 September 1942 by thirteen Bristol Beauforts of the 39th Squadron; despite the intervention of German and Italian fighter escorts, one torpedo hit the Manara (at 15:40 hours), that came to a complete stop. The Freccia took it under tow and, together with the torpedo boat Procione, brought it to be grounded in Arilla Bay on the Greek coast. The other three ships of the convoy, despite reiterated attacks, safely reached Tobruk and Benghazi on 8 September, with 2500 t of fuel and 1100 t of ammo and other supplies.
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USS Deede (DE-263) at San Francisco, 21 May 1945. Circles mark recent alterations.
The first Fletcher-class destroyer ever lost was USS De Haven DD-469 during the Solomon Islands Campaign
USS Deede (DE-263) at San Francisco, 21 May 1945. Circles mark recent alterations.
The first Fletcher-class destroyer ever lost was USS De Haven DD-469 during the Solomon Islands Campaign
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USS Prinz Eugen (IX-300) Ex-German CA, ready for target duty in the operation Crossroads a-bomb tests, 14 June 1946. Note radar van parked atop her bridge, and German radars atop the director and mainmast. Catalog # 80-G-627446 Naval History and Heritage Command.
USS Prinz Eugen (IX-300) Ex-German CA, ready for target duty in the operation Crossroads a-bomb tests, 14 June 1946. Note radar van parked atop her bridge, and German radars atop the director and mainmast. Catalog # 80-G-627446 Naval History and Heritage Command.
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Christening Of Royal Navy's Astute Class SSN HMS Artful (S-121). Note The Bow Sonar Dome Free-Flood Vents & Anchor Hatch. Photo By BAE Systems.
Astute class leader SSN HMS Astute (S-119) & Type 45/Daring class destroyer HMS Dauntless (D-33). Photo by BAE Systems.
Christening Of Royal Navy's Astute Class SSN HMS Artful (S-121). Note The Bow Sonar Dome Free-Flood Vents & Anchor Hatch. Photo By BAE Systems.
Astute class leader SSN HMS Astute (S-119) & Type 45/Daring class destroyer HMS Dauntless (D-33). Photo by BAE Systems.
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Denmark:
The Willemoes**-class missile boat** was a Royal Danish Navy class of fast missile boats serving from late 1970s until 2000. Designed by Orlogsværftet, in conjunction with the German yard Lürssen, the Willemoes class could achieve a maximum speed in excess of 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph). Their weapons consisted of one 76 mm (3 in) OTO Melara gun and combination of RGM-84 Harpoon missiles and torpedo tubes. When the full assortment of eight Harpoons was carried, two 553 mm (22 in) torpedo tubes were carried as well. With Harpoons removed, up to four torpedo tubes could be mounted.
P545 HDMS Norby manoeuvring in Copenhagen Port with P544 Krieger hiding behind. A569 Skinfaxe (ex US Yard oiler) in the background to the left. Year 1978.
The Willemoes**-class missile boat** was a Royal Danish Navy class of fast missile boats serving from late 1970s until 2000. Designed by Orlogsværftet, in conjunction with the German yard Lürssen, the Willemoes class could achieve a maximum speed in excess of 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph). Their weapons consisted of one 76 mm (3 in) OTO Melara gun and combination of RGM-84 Harpoon missiles and torpedo tubes. When the full assortment of eight Harpoons was carried, two 553 mm (22 in) torpedo tubes were carried as well. With Harpoons removed, up to four torpedo tubes could be mounted.
P545 HDMS Norby manoeuvring in Copenhagen Port with P544 Krieger hiding behind. A569 Skinfaxe (ex US Yard oiler) in the background to the left. Year 1978.
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RAN:
HMA Ships Arunta (foreground), Stuart (middle) and Hobart unite off the east coast of Australia on their way to Bass Strait and the start of Fleet Certification Period 2020 (FCP20).
Note Arunta's lack of SPS-49 and a larger "golf ball" compared to Stuart. She finished her AMCAP (ANZAC mid-life capability upgrade) last year, which among other things included a new L-band phased array, CEAFAR2-L.
HMA Ships Arunta (foreground), Stuart (middle) and Hobart unite off the east coast of Australia on their way to Bass Strait and the start of Fleet Certification Period 2020 (FCP20).
Note Arunta's lack of SPS-49 and a larger "golf ball" compared to Stuart. She finished her AMCAP (ANZAC mid-life capability upgrade) last year, which among other things included a new L-band phased array, CEAFAR2-L.
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Italy:
The superstructures of the Italian battleship Conte di Cavour at Taranto, after she sank in shallow water before she could be grounded for the damage suffered by a torpedo hit from a Fairey Swordfish, in December 1940
The superstructures of the Italian battleship Conte di Cavour at Taranto, after she sank in shallow water before she could be grounded for the damage suffered by a torpedo hit from a Fairey Swordfish, in December 1940
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HMCS Victoria is moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for a deperming treatment. Deperming reduces a ship's electromagnetic signature as it travels through the water. 31DEC2011
HMCS Victoria is moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for a deperming treatment. Deperming reduces a ship's electromagnetic signature as it travels through the water. 31DEC2011
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