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This Day in History: USS Reuben James, first warship lost in World War II
On this day in 1941, USS Reuben James is torpedoed by a German submarine. She would become the first American warship sunk during World...
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Oct 31, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Old Ironsides is launched
On this day in 1797, Old Ironsides is launched! “Old Ironsides” is the nickname that was given to the USS Constitution, one of the first...
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Oct 21, 20212 min read
This Day in History: SS Eastland capsizes in the Chicago River
On this day in 1915, the excursion boat SS Eastland capsizes in the Chicago River. More than 800 were killed. It was the worst maritime...
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Jul 24, 20213 min read
This Day in History: John Barry, Father of the Navy?
On this day in 1794, George Washington appoints six captains for the new United States Navy. One of these men, John Barry, would later be...
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Jun 3, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Attack on USS President Lincoln
On this day in 1918, an American destroyer drops depth charges on a German submarine. But a United States sailor was aboard that vessel!...
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Jun 1, 20213 min read
This Day in History: USS Scorpion, missing in action
On this day in 1968, a nuclear submarine in the United States Navy is missing in action—except no one seemed to realize it. Instead,...
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May 23, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Sultana, a Titanic-sized disaster, barely noticed
On this day in 1865, the SS Sultana explodes as it steams north up the Mississippi River. The loss was the biggest maritime disaster in...
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Apr 27, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The British Navy learns a lesson in humility
During this week in 1776, Patriot galleys battle two British warships on the Delaware River, near Philadelphia. Until this time, much of...
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May 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: RMS Titanic sinks on its maiden voyage
On this day in 1912, RMS Titanic sinks. News of the tragedy shocked the world. How could this happen? The Titanic was one of the premier...
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Apr 15, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Naval hero John Paul Jones pens an apology
On this day in 1778, American naval hero John Paul Jones writes a “Chivalrous Letter” to the Countess of Selkirk. Or so it has been...
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May 8, 20183 min read
This Day in History: USS Monitor and CSS Virginia change naval warfare forever
On this day in 1862, the Battle of Hampton Roads comes to an end. That Civil War battle was notable: For the first time ever, two...
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Mar 9, 20182 min read
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