langs: 7 декабря [ru] / december 7 [en] / 7. dezember [de] / 7 décembre [fr] / 7 dicembre [it] / 7 de diciembre [es]
days: december 4 / december 5 / december 6 / december 7 / december 8 / december 9 / december 10
Flannan Isles Lighthouse is a lighthouse near the highest point on Eilean Mòr, one of the Flannan Isles in the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland . It is best known for the mysterious disappearance of its keepers in 1900. [3] Lighthouse off the northwest coast of Scotland Lighthouse Flann
The Makapuʻu Point Light on the island of Oʻahu has the largest lens of any lighthouse in the United States . [1] [2] [7] [8] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. [6] Lighthouse Makapuu Point Light Makapuʻu Point Light (USCG) undated archival photograph (note the men in
Rawley Point Light (also known as Twin River Point Light ) is a lighthouse located in Point Beach State Forest , near Two Rivers, Wisconsin . At 111 feet (34 m) tall, it is the tallest lighthouse on the Wisconsin Shore and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . [3] Lighthouse R
The Jupiter Inlet Light is located in Jupiter, Florida , on the north side of the Jupiter Inlet. The site for the lighthouse was chosen in 1853. It is located between Cape Canaveral Light and Hillsboro Inlet Light . The lighthouse was designed by then Lieutenant George G. Meade of the Bureau of Topo
Farol de Regufe or Regufe Light is a lighthouse in Póvoa de Varzim , Portugal , located in the city neighborhood of Regufe , origin of the lighthouse's naming. [1] Lighthouse Farol de Regufe Póvoa de Varzim Range Rear Location Póvoa de Varzim Portugal Coordinates 41.374387°N 8.754706°W / 41.374387
The Yaquina Bay Light is a lighthouse that was built in 1871, soon after the founding of the city of Newport , Oregon , in the United States . It is located on the north side of Yaquina Bay . In 1871–1874, it was the busiest and most populated of the many coastal ports between Washington and Califor
#7 North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay
The first North Head Lighthouse on the northern side of the Saldanha Bay entrance, in South Africa , was a 300mm AGA acetylene gas lantern mounted on a square concrete pillar, installed on December 7, 1939. [1] [2] [3] [4] It had a small diaphone fog signal. [2] Lighthouse Saldanha Bay North Head Sa
Caterpillar Inc. (stock symbol CAT ) is an American Fortune 100 corporation that designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, markets, and sells machinery , engines , financial products , and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network. It is the world's largest construction-equipment manuf
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 Gilmer (DD-233/APD-11) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was the first ship named for Secretary of the Navy Thomas Walker Gilmer . Clemson-class destroyer USS Gilmer in 1922 History United States Namesake Thomas Walker Gilmer Builder New York Ship
#3 USS Stethem
USS Stethem (DDG-63) is an Arleigh Burke -class destroyer in the United States Navy . The ship was built in Pascagoula, Mississippi , starting on 11 May 1993. She was commissioned on 21 October 1995. She is part of the Pacific Fleet, assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 . The Stethem was named for Stee
USS Humphreys (DD-236/APD-12) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was named for Joshua Humphreys , a pioneer US shipbuilder. Clemson-class destroyer For a ship with a similar name, see USNS Joshua Humphreys . History United States Namesake Joshua Humphr
The Japanese destroyer Mutsuki ( 睦月 , "January" ) was the name ship of her class of twelve destroyers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the 1920s. During the Pacific War , she participated in the Battle of Wake Island in December 1941 and the occupations of New Guinea and the Solomon
USS Isherwood (DD-520) , a Fletcher -class destroyer , was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral Benjamin F. Isherwood (1822 – 1915). Fletcher-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Isherwood . History United States Namesake Benjamin F. Isherwood
#7 Japanese destroyer Yayoi (1925)
The Japanese destroyer Yayoi ( 弥生 , "March" ) was one of twelve Mutsuki -class destroyers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the 1920s. During the Pacific War , she participated in the Battle of Wake Island in December 1941 and the occupations of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands in
#8 Japanese destroyer Hatakaze (1924)
The Japanese destroyer Hatakaze ( 旗風 , ”Flag Wind” ) was one of nine Kamikaze -class destroyers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the 1920s. During the Pacific War , she participated in the Philippines Campaign in December 1941 and the Dutch East Indies Campaign in early 1942. She to
USS Upshur (DD–144) was a Wickes -class destroyer in the United States Navy before and during World War II . She was the first ship named for Rear Admiral John Henry Upshur . Wickes-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Upshur . USS Upshur circa 1940-1941 History United States
USS Sigourney (DD-643) was a Fletcher -class destroyer , the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for James Sigourney , an officer during the War of 1812 . Fletcher-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Sigourney . USS Sigourney (DD-643) underway during the early o
The fourth USS Preble (DD-345/DM-20/AG-99) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I , and saw combat in World War II as a minelayer . She was named for Commodore Edward Preble . Clemson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Preble . History
#12 USS Isabel
USS Isabel (SP-521) , later PY-10 , was a yacht in commission in the United States Navy as a destroyer from 1917 to 1920 and as a patrol yacht from 1921 to 1946. Patrol vessel of the United States Navy USS Isabel (PY-10) at Hankow , China , in 1937, dressed overall for the coronation of King George
USS Shaw (DD-373) was a Mahan -class destroyer and the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Captain John Shaw , a naval officer. Commissioned in 1936, Shaw was plagued by construction deficiencies and was not fully operational until 1938. After training in the Atlantic, she was tran
USS Schley (DD-103) was a Wickes -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I and later designated, APD-14 in World War II . She was the first ship named in honor of Winfield Scott Schley . Wickes-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Schley . USS Schley underw
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
#16 SMS S17 (1912)
SMS S17 [lower-alpha 1] [lower-alpha 2] was a V1-class torpedo boat of the Imperial German Navy . The ship was built by Schichau-Werke , at their Elbing shipyard, completing in 1912. S17 served with the German High Seas Fleet during the First World War , taking part in the Battle of Jutland in 1916.
USS Allen (DD-66) was a Sampson -class destroyer of the United States Navy launched in 1916. She was the second Navy ship named for Lieutenant William Henry Allen (1784–1813), a naval officer during the War of 1812 . She was the longest-serving destroyer on the Naval Vessel Register when she was sol
USS Niblack (DD-424) , a Gleaves -class destroyer , is the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Albert Parker Niblack . Niblack became the Director of Naval Intelligence 1 March 1919, and Naval Attache in London 6 August 1920. As Vice Admiral , he commanded U.S. Naval Forces in Europe
USS Williamson (DD-244/AVP-15/AVD-2/APD-27) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was named for Commander William Price Williamson . Tender of the United States Navy History United States Namesake William Price Williamson Builder New York Shipbuilding Lai
#20 Japanese destroyer Nagatsuki (1926)
Nagatsuki ( 長月 , "September" ) was one of twelve Mutsuki -class destroyers , built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the 1920s. During the Pacific War , she participated in the Philippines Campaign in December 1941 and the Dutch East Indies Campaign in early 1942. In March, she was assigne