USS Branch (DD-197)/HMS Beverley (H64)

USS Branch (DD-197)/HMS Beverley (H64) c1920   As the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Beverley (H64) underway in the Atlantic Ocean, circa in 1942 USS Branch (DD-197) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy that entered service in 1920. After a short active life, Branch was placed in reserve in 1922. The ship was activated againContinue reading “USS Branch (DD-197)/HMS Beverley (H64)”

Greek navy minesweeper damaged after cargo ship collision

  Α damaged Greek navy minesweeper is being towed near the port of Piraeus on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. PETROS GIANNAKOURIS/AP ATHENS, Greece — A Greek navy minesweeper and a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship collided Tuesday outside the country’s main port of Piraeus, leaving two navy crew slightly injured and prompting the evacuation of the severelyContinue reading “Greek navy minesweeper damaged after cargo ship collision”