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The Eddystone Lighthouse is a lighthouse that is located on the dangerous Eddystone Rocks , 9 statute miles (14 km) south of Rame Head in Cornwall , England . The rocks are submerged below the surface of the sea [3] and are composed of Precambrian gneiss . [4] Not to be confused with Eddystone Poi
Cape Capricorn Light is an active heritage-listed lighthouse located on Cape Capricorn , a coastal headland on the northeast point of Curtis Island , in Gladstone Region, Central Queensland , Australia . The lighthouse, constructed in 1964, is the third at this site, following a timber frame lightho
Les Hanois Lighthouse was constructed between 1860 and 1862 to a design by James Walker , and was first lit on 8 December 1862. It is sited on the rock known as Le Biseau , [1] or Le Bisé , [2] part of the reef Les Hanois one mile north west of Pleinmont where the Trinity House cottages were built.
The Needles Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse on the outermost of the chalk rocks at The Needles on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom , near sea level. Designed by James Walker , for Trinity House at a cost of £20,000. It was completed in 1859 from granite blocks, stands 33.25 me
Execution Rocks Light is a lighthouse in the middle of Long Island Sound on the border between New Rochelle and Sands Point, New York . [2] [3] [4] It stands 55 feet (17 m) tall, with a white light flashing every 10 seconds. The granite tower is painted white with a brown band around the middle. I
Cape Moreton Light , also listed as North Point Range Rear Light , [1] is a heritage-listed active lighthouse located on Cape Moreton , a rocky headland located at the north eastern tip of Moreton Island , a large sand island on the eastern side of Moreton Bay , on the coast of South East Queensland
#7 Corregidor Island Lighthouse
The first Corregidor Island Lighthouse was a historic lighthouse located on the island of Corregidor , in the province of Cavite , Philippines . The light station was one of the most important lights in the archipelago. It was established in 1853 to guide ships to the entrance of Manila Bay on their
#1 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 German World War II destroyers
At the outbreak of the Second World War Nazi Germany 's Kriegsmarine had 21 destroyers ( Ger : Zerstörer ) in service, while another one was just being completed. [1] These 22 vessels – comprising 3 classes (Type 34, 34A and 36) – had all been built in the 1930s, making them modern vessels (no destr
Two Swordfish -class destroyers served with the Royal Navy . Swordfish and Spitfire were both built by Armstrong Whitworth at Elswick, Tyne and Wear launching in 1895. Fitted with Yarrow boilers, they could make 27 knots and were armed with one twelve pounder and two torpedo tubes. Subclass of the A
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 McKean (DD-784) was a Gearing -class destroyer of the United States Navy built by the Todd Pacific Ship Building Company in Seattle , Washington state . Gearing-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS McKean . USS McKean (DD-784) in 1952 History United States Name USS McKean
USS Schenck (DD-159) was a Wickes -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was named for Rear Admiral James F. Schenck , USN (1807–1882). Wickes-class destroyer USS Schenk underway History United States Name Schenk Namesake James F. Schenck Builder New York Shipbuilding C
#6 Russian destroyer Marshal Vasilyevsky
Marshal Vasilevsky was a Udaloy -class destroyer of the Russian Navy . [2] Udaloy-class destroyer of the Russian Navy Marshal Vasilevsky in 1986 History Russia Name Marshal Vasilevsky (Маршал Василевский) Namesake Aleksandr Vasilevsky Builder Severnaya Verf , Saint Petersburg Laid down 22 April 1979
#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
USS Davison (DD-618/DMS-37) , a Gleaves -class destroyer , was named for Lieutenant Commander Gregory C. Davison (1871–1935). Davison specialized in torpedo boat operations. Gleaves-class destroyer USS Davison off Charleston Navy Yard, 28 July 1945 History United States Name Davison Namesake Gregory
USS Wilkinson (DL-5) was a Mitscher class destroyer in the United States Navy . She was named for Vice Admiral Theodore Stark "Ping" Wilkinson USN (1888 – 1946). USS Wilkinson (DL-5) in late 1950s History United States Namesake Theodore Stark "Ping" Wilkinson Builder Bethlehem Steel , Fore River Shi
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
Opytny ( Russian : Опытный , lit. ' Experienced ' ) was the only member of her class of destroyers built for the Soviet Navy during the 1930s. The Soviet designation for her class was Project 45 . She was completed in 1941 and fought in World War II as part of the Baltic Fleet . She was indigenous
HMS Chelmer was a Thornycroft-type River-Class destroyer ordered by the Royal Navy under the 1903–1904 Naval Estimates. Named after the River Chelmer in eastern England, north-east of London, she was the first ship to carry this name in the Royal Navy. Destroyer of the Royal Navy For other ships wit
#13 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
The second USS Aulick (DD-258) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy and transferred to the Royal Navy where she served as HMS Burnham (H82) during World War II . Clemson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Aulick . USS Aulick in 1939-1940 History United St
#15 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
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
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
#18 Japanese destroyer Hayate (1925)
The Japanese destroyer Hayate ( 疾風 , "Gale" ) was one of nine Kamikaze -class destroyers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). During the Pacific War , she was sunk by American coast-defense guns during the Battle of Wake Island in December 1941, the first Japanese warship to be lost during th
USS Anthony (DD-515) , a Fletcher -class destroyer , was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Marine Sergeant Major William Anthony (1853–1899). Fletcher-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Anthony . USS Anthony (DD-515) off Mare Island Navy Yard , Califo
USS Ingraham (DD-694) was a United States Navy Allen M. Sumner -class destroyer , the third ship in U.S. Navy history to be named for Duncan Ingraham . She was in commission from 1944 to 1971. Following her US service, she was sold to the Hellenic Navy and renamed Miaoulis . The ship was sunk as a t