langs: 17 января [ru] / january 17 [en] / 17. januar [de] / 17 janvier [fr] / 17 gennaio [it] / 17 de enero [es]
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Lighthouse / Lighthouse
#1 Wadjemup Lighthouse
Completed in 1849, the original 20-metre (66 ft) Wadjemup Lighthouse (also known as Rottnest Island Light Station ) was Western Australia 's first stone lighthouse [1] [2] and was built to provide a safer sailing passage for ships to Fremantle Port and the Swan River Colony . Lighthouse on Rottnes
- ... ncy for the keeper's position had occurred, John Duffield Senior wrote to the Colonial Secretary on 17 january asking that his son Samuel be considered. Governor Charles Fitzgerald approved Samuel Duffield's ap ...
#2 Eagle Island lighthouses
The Eagle Island lighthouses were a pair of lighthouses on Eagle Island , County Mayo , Ireland , of which only one remains. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( June 2015 ) Lighthouse Eagle Island Lighthouse West Location Eagle Island, Mullet Peninsula Erris , County Mayo Ir
- ... the lighthouse sites sit almost 60 m (200 ft) above the high water mark , during a severe storm on 17 january 1836, a rock was thrown up the cliffs and smashed the glass in a window 27 m (87 ft) high up in the ...
#3 Vesborg
Vesborg was a castle founded by King Valdemar Atterdag in the 1360s, on the southwestern coast of Samsø in Denmark. The castle does not exist anymore and a lighthouse was built on the site in 1858. Lighthouse Vesborg Lighthouse Aerial view of Vesborg and Vesborg Lighthouse Location Visborg, Samsø De
- ... heast Jylland" . The Lighthouse Directory . University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved january 17, 2016 .
#4 Farewell Spit Lighthouse
Anchored firmly at the end of New Zealand's longest sand spit , the Farewell Spit Lighthouse guides vessels entering Cook Strait from the west and south. [1] The LED rotating beacon flashes white or red, once every 15 seconds. It has a range of 19 nautical miles (35 km; 22 mi) . [2] Red is shown
- ... onstruction lumber Height 34.4 m (113 ft) Markings white (tower) First lit 17 June 1870 Deactivated 17 january 1897 Focal height 36.6 m (120 ft) Lens second order Fresnel lens Range 17 nmi (31 km; 20 mi) Charac ...
#5 Carranza Lighthouse
The Carranza Lighthouse , also known as Lighthouse Cabo Carranza , is an active 19th century Chilean lighthouse situated in the Maule Region . It is part of the network of lighthouses in Chile . This article needs additional citations for verification . ( May 2016 ) Lighthouse Carranza lighthouse Ca
- ... ador on January 30, 1856. Also, in the vicinity is the wreck of the SS John Elder, that was lost on january 17, 1892 during a cruise between Valparaíso and Talcahuano. Although carrying 132 people, there were no ...
#6 Gatteville Lighthouse
Phare de Gatteville , also known as Pointe de Barfleur Light , is an active lighthouse near Gatteville-le-Phare at the tip of Barfleur , Manche department , in the Normandy region of France . At a height of 247 feet (75 m) it is the third tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world. [4] Lighthou
- ... 20, 1891, the name of the lighthouse was changed to Phare de Gatteville (Gatteville Lighthouse). On january 17, 1893, the lantern was replaced with an electric lantern. Sautter-Harle mercury bearings were instal ...
Manufacturer / Manufacturer
#1 Gourlay Brothers
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
- ... r 17 October 1888 [124] Dean 135 1476 tons George Armistead and Company, Dundee Steel Screw Steamer 17 january 1889 [125] Oceana 136 311 tons William Watkins and Company, London Iron Twin Screw Tug Steamer 27 M ...
Ship / Ship
#1 USS Robison
USS Robison (DDG-12) , named for Rear Admiral Samuel Shelburne Robison , was a Charles F. Adams -class guided missile armed destroyer in the service of the United States Navy . Charles F. Adams-class destroyer USS Robison underway in 1966 History United States Name Robison Namesake Samuel Shelburne
- ... bison underway in 1966 History United States Name Robison Namesake Samuel Shelburne Robison Ordered 17 january 1958 Builder Defoe Shipbuilding Company Laid down 28 April 1959 Launched 27 April 1960 Acquired 29 ...
#2 HMS Legion (G74)
HMS Legion was an L-class destroyer of the Royal Navy . She entered service during the Second World War , and had a short but eventful career, serving in Home waters and the Mediterranean . She was sunk in an air attack on Malta in 1942. The ship had been adopted by the British civil community of th
- ... chant vessel Volo . Legion continued to escort convoys throughout January 1942. She was attacked on 17 january by U-133 north of Bardia . Although she escaped damage, Gurkha was sunk. On 27 January she had her ...
#3 JS Setogiri
JS Setogiri (DD-156) is an Asagiri -class destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force . Asagiri-class destroyer JS Setogiri on 16 November 2007 History Japan Name Setogiri (せとぎり) Ordered 1985 Builder Hitachi , Maizuru Laid down 9 March 1987 Launched 12 September 1988 Commissioned 14 February
- ... rface corps. She was engaged in missions until December of the same year and returned to Ōminato on 17 january 2014. [2] From 19 March to 27 April 2016, the ship participated in the open sea practice voyage (fl ...
#4 USS Robert H. Smith
USS Robert H. Smith (DD-735/DM-23) was the lead ship of her class of destroyer minelayers in the United States Navy . Robert H. Smith-class destroyer minelayer History United States Name Robert H. Smith Namesake Robert H. Smith Builder Bath Iron Works Laid down 10 January 1944 Launched 25 May 1944 C
- ... in the straits of Formosa , returning to Sasebo by way of Shanghai. END OF WORLD WAR II AND FATE On 17 january 1946 Robert H. Smith sailed for the United States, reaching San Francisco on 7 February 1946. On 29 ...
#5 USS Lamson (DD-328)
USS Lamson (DD-328) was a Clemson -class destroyer built for the United States Navy during World War I. Clemson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Lamson . History United States Namesake Roswell Lamson Builder Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation , Union Iron Works , San Franc
- ... missioned 19 April 1921 Decommissioned 1 May 1930 Stricken 22 October 1930 Fate Sold for scrapping, 17 january 1931 General characteristics Class and type Clemson -class destroyer Displacement 1,290 long tons ( ...
- ... yer continued these operations until she decommissioned at Philadelphia 1 May 1930. Lamson was sold 17 january 1931 to Boston Iron & Metal Company , Baltimore , and scrapped 18 October 1934.
#6 Italian destroyer Bombardiere
Bombardiere was one of nineteen Soldati-class destroyers built for the Regia Marina (Royal Italian Navy) in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Completed in mid-1942, she was part of the second batch of seven ships. Destroyer of the Regia Marina History Kingdom of Italy Name Bombardiere Namesake Bombard
- ... cona Laid down 7 October 1940 Launched 22 March 1941 Completed 15 July 1942 Fate Sunk by submarine, 17 january 1943 General characteristics (as built) Class and type Soldati-class destroyer Displacement 1,820–1 ...
#7 Fletcher-class destroyer
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
- ... -561 Fante USS Walker 2 July 1969 struck and broken up for scrap in 1977 D-555 Geniere USS Prichett 17 january 1970 struck and broken up for scrap in 1975 Japan DD-183 JDS Ariake USS Heywood L. Edwards 10 March ...
#8 HMS Barrosa (D68)
HMS Barrosa (D68) was a later or 1943 Battle-class fleet destroyer of the Royal Navy . Battle-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see HMS Barrosa . This article needs additional citations for verification . ( September 2014 ) History United Kingdom Name HMS Barrosa Ordered 1943 Build
- ... d 1943 Builder John Brown & Company , Clydebank Yard number 615 Laid down 28 December 1943 Launched 17 january 1945 Commissioned 14 February 1947 Decommissioned 1968 Fate Broken up 1978 General characteristics ...
- ... down by John Brown at their Clydebank shipyard as Yard number 615 on 28 December 1943, launched on 17 january 1945 and completed on 14 February 1947. [6] [12] [13] OPERATIONS On commissioning, Barrosa joined t ...
#9 USS Sampson (DD-394)
The second USS Sampson (DD-394) was a Somers -class destroyer in the United States Navy . She was named of William Thomas Sampson a rear admiral known for his victory in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War . Somers-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see US
- ... ry 1942 when the two destroyers set course for the Panama Canal Zone . Sampson arrived at Balboa on 17 january to join the Southeast Pacific Forces based there. She took part in the search, from 25 to 29 Januar ...
#10 HMS Watchman (D26)
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
- ... amesake watchman Ordered 9 December 1916 [1] Builder John Brown & Company , Clydebank [1] Laid down 17 january 1917 [1] Launched 2 December 1917 [1] Completed 26 January 1918 [1] Commissioned 26 January 1918 [2 ...
- ... d on 9 December 1916 [1] and was laid down by John Brown & Company at Clydebank , Scotland , [1] on 17 january 1917. Launched on 2 December 1917, [1] she was completed on 26 January 1918 [1] and commissioned th ...
#11 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
- ... D WAR II Following shakedown training out of Bermuda , Alfred A. Cunningham returned to New York on 17 january 1945 for post-shakedown availability. Proceeding to Norfolk soon thereafter, the destroyer spent th ...
- ... W and flight operations in Okinawan waters which were followed by a five-day visit to Hong Kong. On 17 january , she sailed to join Constellation on "Yankee Station" and remained on this assignment until 21 Febr ...
#12 USS Porter (DD-59)
USS Porter (Destroyer No. 59/DD-59) was a Tucker -class destroyer built for the United States Navy prior to the American entry into World War I . The ship was the second U.S. Navy vessel named in honor of both David Porter and his son David Dixon Porter . Tucker-class destroyer For other ships with
- ... he East Coast until she was decommissioned on 23 June 1922. [2] UNITED STATES COAST GUARD CAREER On 17 january 1920, Prohibition was instituted by law in the United States. Soon, the smuggling of alcoholic beve ...
#13 USS Thomas (DD-182)
The first USS Thomas (DD–182) was a Wickes -class destroyer of the United States Navy that entered service just after World War I . Wickes-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Thomas and HMS St Albans . History United States Name USS Thomas Namesake Clarence Crase Thomas Build
- ... nd 18 January 1941, the destroyer searched for survivors from SS Almeda Star , torpedoed by U-96 on 17 january . St Albans underwent repairs at Chatham in February to prepare for her transfer to the Royal Norweg ...
#14 Aigle-class destroyer
The Aigle -class destroyers ( contre-torpilleurs ) were built for the French navy during the 1920s. They were very similar to the previous Guepard class, the only difference being improved machinery with higher pressure boilers, offering an additional 0.5 knots (0.93 km/h; 0.58 mph) of speed and
- ... erranée , La Seyne Launched 26 August 1930 Completed 2 May 1932 Scuttled 27 November 1942 Refloated 17 january 1943 Bombed and sunk 4 February 1944 Broken up in situ 1951 Albatros (3, 2, 5, 72, X73, X77, F762, ...
#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
- ... in convoy . For example, on 3 December 1916, the vessel escorted troop ships to Liverpool. [21] On 17 january 1917, Lyra was called on to escort more troops, this time destined for Sierra Leone . [22] When ret ...
#16 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
- ... sioned 24 February 1920 Decommissioned 1 May 1930 Stricken 22 October 1930 Fate Sold for scrapping, 17 january 1931 General characteristics Class and type Clemson -class destroyer Displacement 1,215 tons Length ...
- ... 1930. Her name was struck from the Navy list on 22 October 1930, and she was sold for scrapping on 17 january 1931 according to the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships . Other sources state she was con ...
#17 USS Charles S. Sperry
USS Charles S. Sperry (DD-697) was an Allen M. Sumner -class destroyer in service with the United States Navy from 1944 to 1973. In 1974, she was sold to Chile , where she served as Ministro Zenteno (D-16). She was finally scrapped in 1990. Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer USS Charles S. Sperry in Ne
- ... ons leading to the classic blockade of Wonsan began, Charles S. Sperry entered the dangerous harbor 17 january 1951 to provide interdiction fire, and to cover the landings which secured the harbor islands. She ...
#18 USS Anthony (DD-515)
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
- ... ioned 17 April 1946 Stricken 15 April 1972 Identification DD-515 Fate Transferred to West Germany , 17 january 1958 West Germany Name Zerstörer 1 Acquired 17 January 1958 Stricken 1976 Identification D170 Fate ...
- ... on DD-515 Fate Transferred to West Germany , 17 January 1958 West Germany Name Zerstörer 1 Acquired 17 january 1958 Stricken 1976 Identification D170 Fate Sunk as a target, 16 May 1979 General characteristics C ...
- ... a Navy Unit Commendation for heroism during the Okinawa campaign . ZERSTÖRER 1 (D170), 1958–1972 On 17 january 1958, the destroyer was loaned to the Federal Republic of Germany , and renamed Zerstörer 1 . She w ...
#19 USS Barry (DD-933)
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
- ... y 1966 saw a resumption of the bombing campaign. Barry continued plane guard and screen duties until 17 january y when the entire task group arrived at Subic Bay. [6] Alongside Piedmont , conducting repairs neede ...
- ... perations out of Mayport and preparing for a scheduled overhaul the following year. [6] 1980–1982 On 17 january y 1980, Barry ' s homeport was changed to Boston, and the following day, she entered Bethlehem Steel ...
#20 HMS Matabele (F26)
HMS Matabele was a Tribal-class destroyer of the Royal Navy that saw service in World War II , being sunk by a U-boat on 17 January 1942. She has been the only ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name Matabele , which in common with the other ships of the Tribal class, was named after an ethnic group
- ... ibal-class destroyer of the Royal Navy that saw service in World War II , being sunk by a U-boat on 17 january 1942. She has been the only ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name Matabele , which in common with ...
- ... tification Pennant numbers : L26, later F26 Motto Hamba Gahle: " Go in Peace." Fate Sunk by U-454 , 17 january 1942 General characteristics (as built) Class and type Tribal-class destroyer Displacement 1,891 lo ...
- ... onvoy of eight merchant ships plus escorts departed on 11 January, and came under torpedo attack on 17 january one day short of their destination by German submarine U-454 under the command of Kapitänleutnant B ...