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West Dennis Light is a lighthouse in West Dennis, Massachusetts . [1] [2] [3] It was previously known as Bass River Light . It is owned by and sits on top of the Lighthouse Inn, a seasonal hotel. Lighthouse West Dennis Light The original building before enlargement Location West Dennis, Massachusett
The Stannard Rock Light , completed in 1883, is a lighthouse located on a reef that was the most serious hazard to navigation on Lake Superior . [6] [7] [8] The exposed crib of the Stannard Rock Light is rated as one of the top ten engineering feats in the United States. [9] It is 24 miles (39 km)
Grotto Point Light , also known as Port Jackson Entrance Range Front Light , is an active lighthouse located at Grotto Point, a rocky headland at the southernmost tip of Balgowlah Heights , New South Wales , Australia , on the north side of Sydney Harbour . It serves as the front range light , Roshe
New London Harbor Light is a lighthouse in Connecticut on the west side of the New London harbor entrance. It is the nation's fifth oldest light station and the seventh oldest U.S. lighthouse. It is both the oldest and the tallest lighthouse in Connecticut and on Long Island Sound, [4] with its towe
The Sentinel Island Light is a lighthouse in Alaska adjacent to Lynn Canal . Lighthouse Sentinel Island Light Sentinel Island Light Location Lynn Canal , Juneau City and Borough, Alaska , United States Coordinates 58°32′46.5″N 134°55′23.6″W Tower Constructed 1902 (first) Foundation concrete Construc
Roe Island Lighthouse was a lighthouse on Roe Island on the east end of Suisun Bay , California . [1] Lighthouse in California, United States Lighthouse Roe Island Light Roe Island Light by U.S. Coast Guard Archive Location Roe Island Suisun Bay California United States Coordinates 38.067856°N 122.0
Morris Island Light is a lighthouse on Morris Island in South Carolina. The light stands on the southern side of the entrance to Charleston Harbor , north of the City of Folly Beach . [2] [3] At 161 ft (49 m), it is the tallest lighthouse in South Carolina. [4] The lighthouse was named to the Nati
Round Island Passage Light is an automated, unmanned lighthouse located in the Round Island Channel in the Straits of Mackinac , Michigan. [3] [4] [5] The channel is a branch of Lake Huron . [6] Lighthouse in Michigan, United States Lighthouse Round Island Passage Light Location Mackinac Island , Ma
Gourlay Brothers was a marine engineering and shipbuilding company based in Dundee , Scotland. It existed between 1846 and 1908. Gourlay Brothers and Company (Dundee) Ltd. Type Private limited company Industry Marine engineering Shipbuilding Predecessor Gourlay, Mudie & Co. (1846-1853) Gourlay Broth
#2 Scania AB
Scania AB is a major Swedish manufacturer headquartered in Södertälje , focusing on commercial vehicles —specifically heavy lorries, trucks and buses. It also manufactures diesel engines for heavy vehicles as well as marine and general industrial applications. Swedish truck and bus manufacturer For
#1 JS Haruna
JS Haruna (DDH-141) was the lead ship of the Haruna -class helicopter destroyer of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force . Haruna-class helicopter destroyer For other ships with the same name, see Japanese ship Haruna . JS Haruna in Pearl Harbor on 26 June 2008 History Japan Name Haruna (はるな) Nam
USS Strong (DD-467) , was a Fletcher -class destroyer and the first ship of the United States Navy to be named after Rear Admiral James H. Strong (1814–1882), who rammed the Confederate ironclad CSS Tennessee during the Battle of Mobile Bay , receiving a commendation and promotion to captain . Fle
USS Elliot (DD-146) was a Wickes -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II , first reclassified as DMS-4 , and later reclassified as AG-104 . Wickes-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Elliot . Elliot , underway in San Diego harbor History United States N
USS Hopkins (DD-249/DMS-13) was a Clemson -class destroyer built in 1920 and in United States Navy service between 1921-1946. The third Navy ship named in honor of Commodore of the Continental Navy Esek Hopkins , she saw extensive action in the Pacific Theatre during World War II , emerging the most
USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) , was the lead ship of her class of destroyers . The ship was named for Allen Melancthon Sumner , a United States Marine Corps captain , who was killed in action during World War I . Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) in April 1959 History Unite
HMS Scourge was a Beagle-class destroyer , launched in 1910 and served in the Royal Navy. In 1913 she was transferred to the Third Destroyer Flotilla . [2] She was used during the Gallipoli campaign to help transfer regiments to the shore at Anzac Cove and Suvla Bay . Subsequently, she assisted in t
The Fletcher class was a class of destroyers built by the United States during World War II . The class was designed in 1939, as a result of dissatisfaction with the earlier destroyer leader types of the Porter and Somers classes. Some went on to serve during the Korean War and into the Vietnam War
The Indomito class was a class of destroyers of the Italian Royal Navy ( Italian : Règia Marina ) before and during World War I . Six were built at Naples by Societa Pattison between 1910 and 1913. They were the first large Italian destroyers and the first fitted with steam turbines . The class is s
The Town-class destroyers were a group of 50 destroyers of the Royal Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy that were in service during the Second World War . They were transferred from the United States Navy in exchange for military bases in the British West Indies and Newfoundland , as outlined in the D
HMS Watchman was a W-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy that saw service in the final months of World War I , in the Russian Civil War , and in World War II . Destroyer of the Royal Navy HMS Watchman at anchor in Plymouth Sound during World War II . History United Kingdom Name HMS Watchman Na
HMS Wolverine was a Beagle -class destroyer of the Royal Navy launched on 15 January 1910. She was built by Cammell Laird at Birkenhead . Destroyer of the Royal Navy For other ships with the same name, see HMS Wolverine . HMS Wolverine History United Kingdom Name HMS Wolverine Builder Cammell Laird
USS Alfred A. Cunningham (DD-752) , an Allen M. Sumner -class destroyer , is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Alfred Austell Cunningham , a USMC officer and aviator . Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer History United States Namesake Alfred Austell Cunningham Builder Bethlehem Mar
#13 Soviet destroyer Komsomolets Ukrainy
Komsomolets Ukrainy was the lead ship of Kashin-class destroyer of the Soviet Navy . [2] [3] Kashin-class destroyer of the Soviet Navy Komsomolets Ukrainy in 1990 History Soviet Union Name Komsomolets Ukrainy (Комсомолец Украины) Namesake Komsomol of Ukraine Builder 61 Communards Shipyard , Nikolaye
USS Mugford (DD-389) , a Bagley -class destroyer , was the 2nd ship of the United States Navy to be named for James Mugford , who commanded the schooner Franklin in the Continental Navy , serving through 1775. Bagley-class destroyer For other ships of this name, see USS Mugford . USS Mugford (DD-389
Arashi ( 嵐 , "Storm") was a Kagerō -class destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy . Kagerō-class destroyer Arashi underway in December 1940. History Empire of Japan Name Arashi Builder Maizuru Naval Arsenal Launched 22 April 1940 Commissioned 25 November 1940 Stricken 15 October 1943 Fate Sunk in ac
#16 HMS Lyra (1910)
HMS Lyra was one of 20 Acorn class (later H-class) destroyers built for the Royal Navy that served in the First World War . The Acorn class were smaller than the preceding Beagle class but oil -fired and better armed. Launched in 1910, Lyra was part of the winning side in war games that took place t
#17 Russian destroyer Admiral Kharlamov
Admiral Kharlamov was an Udaloy -class destroyer of the Russian Navy . [2] It was named after admiral Nikolay Kharlamov . Udaloy-class destroyer of the Russian Navy Admiral Kharlamov in 1990 History Russia Name Admiral Kharlamov (Адмирал Харламов) Namesake Admiral Kharlamov Builder Yantar Shipyard ,
USS Dorsey (DD–117) , reclassified DMS-1 on 19 November 1940, was a Wickes -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I . She was named for John Dorsey. Wickes-class destroyer USS Dorsey underway History United States Name Dorsey Namesake John Dorsey Builder William Cramp & Sons , P
USS Barry (DD-933) was one of eighteen Forrest Sherman –class destroyers of the United States Navy , and was the third US destroyer to be named for Commodore John Barry . Commissioned in 1954, she spent most of her career in the Caribbean, Atlantic, and Mediterranean, but also served in the Vietna
#20 Forrest Sherman-class destroyer
The 18 Forrest Sherman -class destroyers comprised the first post-war class of US destroyers . Commissioned beginning in 1955, these ships served until the late 1980s. Their weaponry underwent considerable modification during their years of service. Four were converted to guided missile destroyers.