She was laid down on 24 October 1942 at Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast as one of four ships of the Audacious class. These were laid down during World War II as part of the British naval buildup during that conflict. Two were cancelled at the end of hostilities, and the remaining twoContinue reading “HMS Eagle was an Audacious-class aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy, in service 1951–1972. Until the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers in the 21st century, she and her sister Ark Royal were the two largest Royal Navy aircraft carriers ever built.”
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History – The story of HMS Illustrious with photos – Courtesy of LSOZI
Warship Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020: Spaghetti & Stringbags 7h Here at LSOZI, we take off every Wednesday for a look at the old steam/diesel navies of the 1833-1946 time period and will profile a different ship each week. These ships have a life, a tale all their own, which sometimes takes them to the strangest places. – ChristopherContinue reading “History – The story of HMS Illustrious with photos – Courtesy of LSOZI”
US Navy’s 6th ESB newbuild to be named USS John L. Canley 45Naval Todayby Naida Hakirevic
On 10 November, Secretary of the Navy Kenneth J. Braithwaite announced that ESB 6 will honor Medal of Honor Recipient Marine Corps Sergeant Major (Retired) John L. Canley. Canley was awarded the nation’s highest honor 50 years after his actions serving as Company Gunnery Sergeant, Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division in theContinue reading “US Navy’s 6th ESB newbuild to be named USS John L. Canley 45Naval Todayby Naida Hakirevic”
Japan built monster plane-carrying subs to attack US cities during World War II, but they never fired a shot
November 9, 2020 6 Min Read Christine Watkins Add Comment Share This! The Japanese submarine I-401, with its long plane hangar and forward catapult. Wikimedia Commons Japan’s enormous I-400-class subs were supposed to bring the fight to US shores, launching planes to drop bombs on American cities and bases during during World War II. ButContinue reading “Japan built monster plane-carrying subs to attack US cities during World War II, but they never fired a shot”
Royal Navy warship intercepts Russian spy vessel and submarine as Putin’s navy enters British waters three times in a month
Patrol ship HMS Tyne has kept close watch on Viktor Leonov and Sergey Osipov Have been sailing around Moray Firth, where they sheltered from Storm Aiden Tyne is part of Task Force One, which protects the UK’s territorial integrity By RORY TINGLE FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 03:44 AEDT, 11 November 2020 | UPDATED: 10:16 AEDT, 11 November 2020 Continue reading “Royal Navy warship intercepts Russian spy vessel and submarine as Putin’s navy enters British waters three times in a month”
