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U.S.S. Missouri (BB 11)

U.S.S. Missouri (BB 11)
  Displacement: 13,500 tons Length: 393'11" Beam: 72'2" Draft: 25'8" Speed: 18.15 knots Complement: 592 Armament: Four 12" guns; sixteen 6" guns; six 3" guns; five 3-pounders Class: Maine The third Missouri was laid down by Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co.. Newport News, Va., 7 February 1900; launched 23 December 1901; sponsored by Mrs.…
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S.S. Mariposa

S.S. Mariposa
The Mariposa was a 18,017 gross ton ship, length 632 feet x beam 79.4 feet, two funnels, two masts, twin screw, speed 22 knots. Accommodation for 475 first class and 229 cabin class passengers. Built by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Quincy, she was launched for the Matson Navigation Company in Los Angeles on 18th July…
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Lurline

Lurline
LURLINE (III) 1932, Matson Line Built by Bethlehem Shipyard at Quincy, Mass, USA 18,163 GRT 632 x 79 twin screw, 22 knots Passengers: 475 first class, 240 tourist; crew: 359 Launched by Mrs. William P. Roth, wife of president of Matson Navigation company July 18, 1932. She was delivered January 5, 1933 with her maiden…
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Little WLW

An unknown 30-foot motor launch Offshore radio station: In 1930, Powel Crosley Jr's second season as a winter resident in Sarasota/Florida created a big sensation. That year he accepted the honor of serving as president of the Sarasota Angler's Club -- the organization that co-sponsored the tarpon tournament. Understanding the importance the tarpon tournament played…
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U.S.S. Leviathan

U.S.S. Leviathan
Launched 04-03-1913, Blohm&Voss Shipyards, Hamburg Commisioned 05-01-1914 Size: 54.282 gross tons (European); 15.000 tons Length: 289.55 m over all (276.59 registered) Width: 30.48 m Depth: 19.20 m Machines: 4 turbines B&V Speed: 23 knots normal, 25.84 maximum Capacity: 752+228 first class, 330+205 second class, 850+1532 third class passengers, 1234 crew Leviathan was built in 1913…
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S.S. Jacob Ruppert

S.S. Jacob Ruppert
 As with the first, the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition was organized and financed by Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd (USN, retired) with financial aid and supplies contributed by a number of private individuals, businesses, industrial firms, research institutes and government agencies. Byrd's original plans called for a departure in the fall of 1932, however lack…
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USS Iowa (BB 61)

USS Iowa (BB 61)
The third Iowa (BB-61) was laid down at New York Navy Yard, 27 June 1940; launched 27 August 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Henry A. Wallace, wife of Vice President Wallace, and commissioned 22 February 1943, Capt, John L. McCrea in command. On 24 February, Iowa put to sea for shakedown in Chesapeake Bay and along…
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Hansestadt Danzig

Hansestadt Danzig
An unknown German cargo steamer Radio station: On 7 April 1940, General Kurt Himer arrived in Copenhagen in civilian clothes; his purpose was to reconnoitre the capital and make plans for its seizure. He made arrangements with the port authority for the German cargo steamer Hansestadt to dock a few days later. Unknown to the…
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Flying Huntress

The sea and sailing had held a fascination for Marconi since childhood, so a commercial assignment he was asked to carry out in July 1898 must have been doubly gratifying. A highlight in the yachting calendar, the Kingstown Regatta near Dublin, was being sponsored by the Irish Daily Express newspaper, and the paper's proprietors wanted…
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Franconia

Franconia
Built in 1923 by Jon Brown & Company, Ltd in Clydebank Scotland Length: 623 ft Width: 73 ft Displacement: 20,158 gr. tons Propulsion: Steam turbines, twin screws Service Speed: 16.5 knots Passenger capacity: 1,843 (221 First Class, 356 Second Class, 1266 Third Class) Built for Cunard Line's Liverpool - New York service as well as…
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