langs: 15 февраля [ru] / february 15 [en] / 15. februar [de] / 15 février [fr] / 15 febbraio [it] / 15 de febrero [es]
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#1 J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse
The J.C.J. van Speijk Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the North Sea coast near Egmond aan Zee , in the municipality of Bergen, North Holland , in the Netherlands . The foundation of the lighthouse, shaped like a tomb, is the official Dutch memorial to Jan van Speyk , a hero to the Dutch people. [2] Li
Planier Light is an active lighthouse on the small Île de Planier (Planier island), 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from Marseille , Bouches-du-Rhône , France . At a height of 216 feet (66 m) it is the twelfth-tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world. [2] [3] Lighthouse Planier Light Planier Light,
The Hudson–Athens Lighthouse , sometimes called the Hudson City light, is a lighthouse located in the Hudson River in the state of New York in the United States . [2] [3] The light is located between Hudson and Athens , closer to the Hudson side. Constructed in 1874, it marks a sandy ridge known as
Galloo Island light is a historic lighthouse that is located the South Western side of the island of Galloo. [2] [3] [4] It is found six miles off the mainland of Jefferson Country which is part of the state of New York. According to its location, it falls under the jurisdiction of the town of Houns
The Mobile Point Range Lights were a series of lighthouses at the entrance to Mobile Bay , at Mobile Point on the tip of the Fort Morgan peninsula, near Mobile , Alabama , United States . The first lighthouse was built as a landfall light by June 1822 at a cost of $9,995. [1] The lighthouse was a co
The Tangier Sound Light was a lighthouse located south of Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay . Lighthouse in Virginia, United States Lighthouse Tangier Sound Light Undated photograph of Tangier Sound Light (USCG) Location South of Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay Coordinates 37.7878°N 75.9740°
Point Adams Light was a lighthouse near the mouth of the Columbia River on the Oregon Coast of the United States . The lighthouse was designed by Paul J. Pelz , who also designed Point Adams's sister stations, Point Fermin Light in San Pedro, California, East Brother Island Light in Richmond, Califo
#8 Piedras Blancas Light Station
Piedras Blancas Light Station is located at Point Piedras Blancas, about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) west by northwest of San Simeon, California . [2] [3] [4] [5] It was added to the California Coastal National Monument in 2017. [6] Lighthouse in California, United States Lighthouse Piedras Blancas Light S
The Baily Lighthouse ( Irish : Teach Solais Dhún Criofainn [2] ) is a lighthouse on the southeastern part of Howth Head in County Dublin , Ireland . It is maintained by the Commissioners of Irish Lights . Lighthouse on the Howth peninsula, County Dublin, Ireland Lighthouse Baily Lighthouse Baily Lig
#10 Penedo da Saudade Lighthouse
The Penedo da Saudade Lighthouse ( Portuguese : Farol do Penedo da Saudade ) is located on the Atlantic coast in São Pedro de Moel , District of Leiria , Portugal. [1] The functioning lighthouse was built in 1912 and takes its name from the cliff on which it was constructed. [2] [3] Lighthouse on th
General Electric Company ( GE ) is an American multinational conglomerate founded in 1892, and incorporated in New York state and headquartered in Boston . American multinational conglomerate "GE" redirects here. For other uses, see GE (disambiguation) . Not to be confused with the former British Ge
The first USS Sloat (DD-316) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I . She was named for John Drake Sloat . Clemson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Sloat . This article includes a list of references , related reading or external link
#2 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
USS Lassen (DDG-82) is an Arleigh Burke -class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy . She is named for Medal of Honor recipient Commander Clyde Everett Lassen . This ship is the 32nd destroyer of her class. Lassen was the 14th ship of this class to be built by Ingalls Shipbuilding at P
#4 Soviet destroyer Sposobny (1970)
Sposobny ( Russian: Способный , "Capable") was a Project 61 ( NATO reporting name Kashin -class) destroyer of the Soviet Navy , which briefly became part of the Russian Navy . The ship served during the Cold War from 1971 to 1989. For other ships with the same name, see Soviet destroyer Sposobny . S
HNLMS Van Ghent ( Dutch : Hr.Ms. Van Ghent ) (originally named De Ruyter ) was an Admiralen-class destroyer built for the Royal Netherlands Navy in the 1920s. The destroyer served in the Netherlands East Indies but was wrecked after running aground in 1942. Admiralen-class destroyer For other ships
#6 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 Ingraham (DD-444) , a Gleaves -class destroyer , was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Captain Duncan Ingraham (1802–1891), who was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal following his actions regarding Martin Koszta , a Hungarian who had declared in New York his intention of
#8 Japanese destroyer Hatsukaze
Hatsukaze ( 初風 , lit. “First Wind” ) [1] was the seventh vessel to be commissioned in the 19-vessel Kagerō -class destroyers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the late-1930s under the Circle Three Supplementary Naval Expansion Program ( Maru San Keikaku ). She survived four major fleet actions
HMS Laforey was an L-class destroyer of the Royal Navy . She was commissioned in and served during the Second World War , and was torpedoed and sunk by a U-boat in 1944. She had been adopted by the civil community of Northampton in November 1941. Destroyer of the Royal Navy For other ships with the
#10 USS Halford
USS Halford (DD-480) , a Fletcher -class destroyer , was a ship of the United States Navy named for Lieutenant William Halford (1841–1919), a recipient of the Medal of Honor . Fletcher-class destroyer USS Halford (DD-480) after removal of the catapult, 1943 History United States Namesake William Hal
Bouclier was the name ship of her class of a dozen destroyers built for the French Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. Destroyer of the French Navy For other ships with the same name, see French ship Bouclier . Bouclier underway History France Name Bouclier Namesake Shield Builder Chantier
USS Blue (DD-744) , an Allen M. Sumner -class destroyer , was the second United States Navy ship of that name, for Lieutenant Commander John S. Blue (1902–1942). Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Blue . History United States Name Blue Namesake John S. Blue B
The Kawakaze -class destroyers ( 江風型駆逐艦 , Kawakazegata kuchikukan ) were a class of two destroyers of the Imperial Japanese Navy . [1] The class is sometimes referred to as the Tanikaze class in some sources; however, Tanikaze was launched and commissioned later than Kawakaze . Japanese destroyer Ta
The six Leningrad -class destroyer leaders were built for the Soviet Navy in the late 1930s. They were inspired by the contre-torpilleurs built for the French Navy . They were ordered in two batches of three ships each; the first group was designated Project 1 and the second Project 38. These ships
#15 HMAS Quadrant
HMAS Quadrant (G11/D11/F01) , named for the navigational instrument , [2] was a Q-class destroyer operated by the Royal Navy as HMS Quadrant (G67/D17) during World War II, and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1945 to 1957. The ship was built during the early 1940s as one of the War Emergency Pro
#16 USS Picking
USS Picking (DD-685) , a Fletcher -class destroyer , was a ship of the United States Navy named for Sherwood Picking (1890 – 1941), a submarine commander during World War I . Fletcher-class destroyer History United States Name Picking Namesake Sherwood Picking Builder Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporat
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
HMS Onslow was an Admiralty M-class destroyer built for the Royal Navy during the First World War. She took part in the Battle of Jutland in 1916 and was sold for scrap in 1921. Admiralty M-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see HMS Onslow . History United Kingdom Name HMS Onslow Bu
#19 USS Caron
USS Caron (DD-970) was a Spruance -class destroyer , named for Hospital Corpsman Third Class Wayne M. Caron (1946 – 1968), who was killed in action during the Vietnam War , and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor . Spruance-class destroyer USS Caron on 1 January 1983 History United States Name C
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