The US Navy consists of different types of ships. Each type has a function and classification. There are four main classes of the US Navy. Ships are divided into two categories: combat and support. The ships were then divided into two classes: long ships and other ships of battle. These classifications are further divided into […]
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I was on many US Navy ships during World War II and Korea. Each has its own traditions and history. They believe that old ships are called “she” because those who serve on the ship always retain a permanent love for the memory. Many historical ships can be visited by Unit and around the world. […]
In 1986, Tom Cruise played the role of Naval Aviator LT Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in “Top Gun.” The movie had action, buckets of testosterone, romance, and daredevil flying scenes. It became such a cult classic that it is not uncommon to run across a fan who has watched it in excess of 20 times. So […]
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On the evening of March 17, 1918, a pier in Baltimore, Maryland remained empty where a U.S. Navy Proteus class collier was scheduled to be moored. There had been no communication with her crew in nearly two weeks. Worry set in and the Navy began an extensive search, but it was as if the collier […]
Submarines can run on the surface of water and under water and is a military submarine. By definition, ships carry long guns and other weapons used in war by the fleet. Ships throughout history have tried to build submarines and fast and sink under water. A submarine is a difficult location from the surface allowing […]