langs: 24 февраля [ru] / february 24 [en] / 24. februar [de] / 24 février [fr] / 24 febbraio [it] / 24 de febrero [es]

days: february 21 / february 22 / february 23 / february 24 / february 25 / february 26 / february 27

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Lighthouse / Lighthouse

#1 Chicago Harbor Light

The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse is an automated active lighthouse , and stands at the south end of the northern breakwater protecting the Chicago Harbor , to the east of Navy Pier and the mouth of the Chicago River . Lighthouse Chicago Harbor Light The lighthouse in 2022 Location Chicago, Illinois Coo

• ... nited States Secretary of the Interior Kenneth Salazar initiated transfer to the City of Chicago on february 24, 2009. [13] The city had designated the lighthouse a Chicago Landmark on April 9, 2003. [7] [14] The ...

#2 St Abb's Head Lighthouse

St Abb's Head Lighthouse stands on the cliffs at the rocky promontory of St Abb's Head , near the village of St Abbs in Berwickshire . Lighthouse St Abbs Head Lighthouse The lighthouse and foghorn Location St. Abb's Head Berwickshire Scotland United Kingdom OS grid NT9142569243 Coordinates 55°54′57.

• ... ter sight of the Bell Rock and Isle of May lights disappeared from view. The light began service on 24 february 1862 and initially used oil to generate its light, it was converted to incandescent power in 1906 a ...

#3 Craighill Channel Lower Range Front Light

The Craighill Channel Lower Range Front Light , named for William Price Craighill , was the first caisson lighthouse built in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland , USA. [2] [3] First lit in 1873, the range marks the first leg of the maintained Craighill Channel from the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the

• ... light extinguished on February 11, 1936, because of dangerous ice conditions. It was not relit till february 24. In 1899 the station received "new model fifth-order lamps." A fog bell operated by gas was establis ...

#4 Ram Island Ledge Light

Ram Island Ledge Light is a lighthouse in Casco Bay , Maine , United States , marking the northern end of the main channel leading the harbor of Portland, Maine . Lighthouse in Maine, US This article is about the lighthouse at the entrance to Portland Harbor . For the lighthouse in Boothbay Harbor,

• ... om these dangerous underwater ledges. The ledge continued to be the site of repeated shipwrecks. On february 24, 1900, the Allan Line steamship Californian (formerly named the State of California ) ran aground on ...

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Manufacturer / Manufacturer

#1 Siemens

Siemens AG ( German pronunciation: [ˈziːməns] ( listen ) [3] [4] [5] or [-mɛns ] [5] ) is a German multinational conglomerate corporation and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe [6] headquartered in Munich with branch offices abroad. German multinational conglomerate company This

• ... rding the conglomerate on the Russian state amid the ongoing war of aggresion against Ukraine since february 24t h. In July 2022, Siemens acquired ZONA Technology, specialist in aerospace simulation firm. [158] PR ...
• ... or 330 million euros. [105] The trial of the persons accused of involvement in the scandal began on 24 february 2017. A total of 64 individuals are accused, both Greek and German nationals. [106] The central fig ...

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Ship / Ship

#1 USS Stewart (DD-13)

The first USS Stewart was a Bainbridge -class destroyer in the United States Navy . She was named for Rear Admiral Charles Stewart . Bainbridge-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Stewart . USS Stewart , anchored off Guaymas , Mexico, 26 December 1915. Preble is partially vis

• ... the first group of destroyers built in the United States, Stewart quickly became obsolete; and, on 24 february 1916, the Navy Department decided that destroyers numbered 1 through 16 were "no longer serviceable ...

#2 USS Gilmer (DD-233)

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

• ... ship bombarded Japanese defenses on Iwo Jima. Patrolling and screening activities continued through 24 february , when Gilmer sailed for Leyte , arriving four days later. After touching Ulithi, she took part in t ...

#3 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

• ... ssioned: 5 June 1943 Fate: scuttled 26 March 1946 Z37 Laid down: Germaniawerft Kiel, 1940 Launched: 24 february 1941 Commissioned: 16 July 1942 Fate: scrapped 1949 Z38 Laid down: Germaniawerft Kiel, 1940 Launche ...

#4 HMS Vivien (L33)

HMS Vivien (L33) was a V-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy that saw service in World War I and World War II . Destroyer of the Royal Navy HMS Vivien moored to a buoy during World War II . History United Kingdom Name HMS Vivien Ordered 30 June 1916 [1] Builder Yarrow Shipbuilders , Scotstoun

• ... ign. During 1942, Vivien had Type 285 fire control radar installed for her 4-inch (102-mm) guns. On 24 february 1943, she and the escort destroyer Eglinton were escorting Convoy FS 137 when they engaged German m ...

#5 I-class destroyer

The I-class destroyers were a group of nine destroyers , including a flotilla leader , built for the Royal Navy during the 1930s. Four similar ships were ordered by the Turkish Navy , of which two were purchased for the Royal Navy, bringing the number of these ships British service to 11—although th

• ... Builder Laid down Launched Completed Fate Inconstant ( ex- Muavenet ) Vickers , Barrow 24 May 1939 24 february 1941 24 January 1942 Acquired 14 November 1941, returned to Turkey 9 March 1946, sold for scrap, 19 ...

#6 USS Ozbourn

USS Ozbourn (DD-846) was a Gearing -class destroyer in the United States Navy during the Korean War and the Vietnam War . She was named for Marine Private Joseph W. Ozbourn (1919–1944), who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his "great personal valor" during the Battle of Tinian . Geari

• ... y to a pier in Da Nang Harbor. The following two days were spent USS Ranger at Yankee Station. From 24 february through 2 March the destroyer patrolled Northern Search & Rescue Station (SAR) with USS Halsey . On ...

#7 USS Morris (DD-417)

USS Morris (DD-417) , a World War II -era Sims -class destroyer in the service of the United States Navy , was named after Commodore Charles Morris . She was among the most decorated US Naval vessels of World War II . Sims-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Morris . Morris i

• ... eizure and occupation of Eniwetok . Arriving on 17 February, she continued carrier operations until 24 february , when she sailed for Pearl Harbor. Morris returned to combat in April 1944, when as a unit of the 7 ...

#8 HMCS Huron (DDG 281)

HMCS Huron was an Iroquois -class destroyer that served with the Canadian Forces from 16 December 1972 to 23 October 2000. It served mainly on the western coast of Canada. After decommissioning, its hull was stripped to be used in a live-fire exercise. The ship's hulk was eventually sunk by gunfire

• ... freighter Maurice Desgagnes eventually taking them off when the ship sank. [3] From 19 February to 24 february 1981, Huron was used to carry out trials of the Sea Sparrow system to be added in the TRUMP refit. ...

#9 USS Sands (DD-243)

The first USS Sands (DD-243/APD-13) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was the first ship named for Benjamin F. Sands and his son, James H. Sands . Clemson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Sands . History United States Namesa

• ... y to return to New Guinea with cargo and personnel for Milne Bay , Buna, and Cape Sudest. From 6 to 24 february , she completed another run to Sydney; then, on the 27th, loaded troops at Cape Sudest for transport ...

#10 USS Alfred A. Cunningham

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

• ... York Laid down 23 February 1944 Launched 3 August 1944 Commissioned 23 November 1944 Decommissioned 24 february 1971 Stricken 1 February 1974 Fate Sunk as a target after being hit with five laser-guided bombs on ...
• ... gham unloaded all her ammunition at Seal Beach, California (USA). FATE AND AWARDS Decommissioned on 24 february 1971, Alfred A. Cunningham was placed in reserve. Her name was struck from the Naval Vessel Registe ...

#11 German destroyer Z37

Z37 was a Type 1936A (Mob) destroyer built for the Kriegsmarine during World War II . Completed in 1942, the ship spent most of her brief career deployed in France. She participated in the Battle of the Bay of Biscay at the end of 1943 before she was accidentally rammed by the destroyer Z32 in early

• ... d 19 September 1939 Builder Germaniawerft , Kiel Yard number G627 Laid down 2 January 1941 Launched 24 february 1942 Completed 16 July 1943 Captured 6 May 1945 Fate Scuttled , 24 August 1944; Scrapped , 1949 Gen ...
• ... 939. [10] The ship was laid down at Germaniawerft's Kiel shipyard on 2 January 1940 and launched on 24 february 1941. [11] Construction was slowed by shortage of manpower and materials and Z37 was not commission ...

#12 USS Schley (DD-103)

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

• ... of Eniwetok. That day, her troops captured five islands and helped to secure Engebi and Bogon . On 24 february , after transferring her troops to other transports, she got underway for Kwajalein to escort two tr ...

#13 USS Mugford (DD-389)

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

• ... After escorting three merchantmen from Tulagi to the Union Islands, Mugford arrived at Pearl Harbor 24 february to escort Maryland (BB-46) to Puget Sound, before continuing on to Mare Island for overhaul, arrivi ...

#14 USS Worden (DD-288)

The second USS Worden (DD-288) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I . She was named for John Lorimer Worden . Clemson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Worden . This article needs additional citations for verification . ( December 2

• ... ng Corporation , Squantum Victory Yard Laid down 30 June 1919 Launched 24 October 1919 Commissioned 24 february 1920 Decommissioned 1 May 1930 Stricken 22 October 1930 Fate Sold for scrapping, 17 January 1931 Ge ...
• ... oration ; launched on 24 October 1919; sponsored by Mrs. Emilie Neilson Worden; and commissioned on 24 february 1920 at the Boston Navy Yard . The destroyer spent the first four years of her decade of active ser ...

#15 USS Ingraham (DD-694)

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

• ... c bomb tests at Bikini Atoll . Those duties completed, Ingraham departed San Diego , California, on 24 february 1947 for the Far East . She engaged in various exercises and in late June 1947 arrived in Manila to ...

#16 HMCS Iroquois (DDG 280)

HMCS Iroquois was the lead ship of the Iroquois -class destroyers of the Royal Canadian Navy , also known as the Tribal class or the 280 class. The second vessel to carry the name , she carried the hull number DDG 280. Entering service in 1972 she was assigned to Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) a

• ... T reassigned Fredericton ' s helicopter and aircrew to Iroquois , allowing the destroyer to sail on 24 february . However, on 27 February, the Sea King crashed into the ship's deck, forcing Iroquois to return to ...

#17 USS Benner (DD-807)

USS Benner (DD/DDR-807) was a Gearing -class destroyer of the United States Navy , named for Marine Second Lieutenant Stanley G. Benner (1916–1942), who was killed during the Battle of Guadalcanal . Gearing-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Benner . USS Benner (DD-807) off

• ... ther overhaul at Norfolk and a fourth reserve training cruise – this one to the West Indies between 24 february and 14 April 1950 – Benner embarked on her first Mediterranean deployment on 2 May. The destroyer v ...

#18 USS Stewart (DD-224)

USS Stewart (DD-224) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was the second ship named for Rear Admiral Charles Stewart . Scuttled in port at Surabaya, Java, she was later raised by the Japanese and commissioned as Patrol Boat No. 102 . She came back under

• ... , which was joined by the destroyers William B. Preston and Sicard on 20 February, was abandoned on 24 february , with nothing being found. [21] [24] Stewart was at Shanghai on 24 March 1927 when National Revolut ...
• ... ens, remaining there from 1 to 3 February, before proceeding to Amoy , where she remained from 9 to 24 february , before arriving at Shanghai on 26 February 1932. [12] [26] On 23 March, Stewart collided with the ...

#19 USS Hopewell (DD-681)

USS Hopewell (DD-681) was a Fletcher -class destroyer in service the United States Navy from 1943 to 1947 and from 1951 to 1970. She was finally sunk as a target in 1972. Fletcher-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Hopewell . History United States Name Hopewell Namesake Poll

• ... the group. With the success of the landings assured, Hopewell sailed to Pearl Harbor , arriving on 24 february . The destroyer arrived at Purvis Bay , Florida Islands on 14 March to take part in the developing o ...

#20 USS Lea (DD-118)

USS Lea (DD-118) was a Wickes -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I and World War II . She was named in honor of Edward Lea , a US Navy officer killed during the American Civil War . Wickes-class destroyer USS Lea (DD-118) laying a smoke screen in 1921 History United States N

• ... d the crew of Soviet merchant vessel Dvinoles , abandoned after collision damage. Later that month, 24 february , came a daylong battle with submarines when Lea and fellow escorts again and again dashed out from ...