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The second USS Monterey (BM‑6) was the sole Monterey-class monitor. Laid down by Union Iron Works, San Francisco, California, 20 December 1889, she was launched 28 April 1891, sponsored by Miss Kate C. Gunn. She was commissioned 13 February 1893, with Captain Lewis Kempff in command.

The second USS Monterey (BM‑6) was the sole Monterey-class monitor. Laid down by Union Iron Works, San Francisco, California, 20 December 1889, she was launched 28 April 1891, sponsored by Miss Kate C. Gunn. She was commissioned 13 February 1893, with Captain Lewis Kempff in command. Assigned to the Pacific Squadron for harbor defense,Continue reading “The second USS Monterey (BM‑6) was the sole Monterey-class monitor. Laid down by Union Iron Works, San Francisco, California, 20 December 1889, she was launched 28 April 1891, sponsored by Miss Kate C. Gunn. She was commissioned 13 February 1893, with Captain Lewis Kempff in command.”

US Navy next generation aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy CVN 79 reaches new milestone

September News 2020 Navy Naval Maritime Defense Industry 01 SEPTEMBER 2020 The Newport News Shipbuilding unit of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has completed about 74% of Ford-class aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), HII CEO Mike Petters confirmed on 6 August 2020. For the record, the ship was launched onContinue reading “US Navy next generation aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy CVN 79 reaches new milestone”

Spat over where to put new Wellington ferry terminal

Spat over where to put new Wellington ferry terminal From Morning Report, 8:52 am on 2 September 2020 Share this Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share via email Share on Reddit Share on Linked In Listen duration4′ :45″ Add to playlist Download Download as Ogg Download as MP3 Play Ogg in browser Play MP3 in browserContinue reading “Spat over where to put new Wellington ferry terminal”

Zero-emission hydrogen heavy trucks to hit Kiwi roads

Colin Smith 08:39, Sep 02 2020 Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Pause Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 7:31 Loaded: 2.20% Fullscreen Are hydrogen cars the future? Imagine a car that only emits water vapour, refuels in minutes and has twice the range of most electric cars. It’s already here! Hydrogen is an environmentally-conscious mobility option that hasn’tContinue reading “Zero-emission hydrogen heavy trucks to hit Kiwi roads”

USS BAINBRIDGE & USS CHILDS 1925

USS BAINBRIDGE & USS CHILDS 1925 The third USS Bainbridge (DD-246) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Commodore William Bainbridge, who served in the War of 1812 and the First and Second Barbary Wars. https://ift.tt/1FhPZiw USS Childs (DD-241/AVP-14/AVD-1) was a Clemson-class destroyer inContinue reading “USS BAINBRIDGE & USS CHILDS 1925”