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A gCaptain Halloween – Navy Ships in Razzle Dazzle

By On October 31, 2011

Some of you may remember a cartoon which appeared during World War I, a drawing showing an inquisitive stranger talking with the gateman at a railway crossing. The gate was [...]

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Possible Changes at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding

By On October 18, 2010

In a press release last week, the Northrop Grumman announced they had filed paperwork with the SEC for a possible spinoff of their shipbuilding division. Northrop Grumman owns the shipyard [...]

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A look at the USS Boxer (LHD-4)

By On April 10, 2009

According to reports, the US Navy is moving a huge amphibious ship closer to the scene of the pirate hostage standoff off Somalia.  Here is a look at one of [...]

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First Littoral Combat Ship to be Commisioned – Freedom (LCS-1)

By On November 5, 2008

This coming Saturday the U.S. Navy will be commissioning its first Littoral Combat Ship, USS Freedom (LCS-1), in a ceremony at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Freedom is the first [...]

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San Francisco Fleet Week 2008

By On October 9, 2008

Reminder to those of you in the San Francisco Bay Area, starting today is San Francisco’s 2008 Fleet Week.  Officially beginning in 1981, it is an annual event that honors [...]

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Mobile Offshore Base: Theory or Reality

By On October 9, 2008

A Mobile Offshore Base (MOB), in theory, is a number of independently propelled semisubmersible modules that can be easily deployed to areas in need of military assistance. It’s primary functions [...]

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Mega Moves – The USS Intrepid Returns Home

By On October 1, 2008

If you are in New York tomorrow (October 2nd) be sure to head down to Pier 86 to watch her return home. Thanks Sea-Fever!

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Pirates Choose Wrong Ship to Mess With

By On September 25, 2008

In reaction to what appeared to be an attempted hijacking, a security team aboard United States Naval Vessel John Lenthall was forced to fire warning shots at two small boats [...]

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SEABEE Heavy Lift Barge Carrier – Interesting Ship of The Week

By On August 27, 2008

The Sea Barge (SEABEE) can carry the aircraft of Army units without extensive sectionalization. The 200- by 100-foot (61- by 30.5-m) deck area between the deckhouse and smokestacks provides a [...]

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