langs: 17 июля [ru] / july 17 [en] / 17. juli [de] / 17 juillet [fr] / 17 luglio [it] / 17 de julio [es]

days: july 14 / july 15 / july 16 / july 17 / july 18 / july 19 / july 20

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Lighthouse / Lighthouse

#1 East Point Light

The East Point Light , known as the Maurice River Light before 1913, is a lighthouse located in Heislerville, New Jersey on the Delaware Bay at the mouth of the Maurice River in Maurice River Township , Cumberland County , New Jersey , United States. The lighthouse was built in 1849 and is the secon

• ... Significant dates Added to NRHP August 25, 1995 Boundary increase October 30, 2015 Designated NJRHP july 17, 1995 It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 25, 1995 for its significan ...

#2 Roe Island Light

Roe Island Lighthouse was a lighthouse on Roe Island on the east end of Suisun Bay , California . [1] Lighthouse in California, United States Lighthouse Roe Island Light Roe Island Light by U.S. Coast Guard Archive Location Roe Island Suisun Bay California United States Coordinates 38.067856°N 122.0

• ... at the Port Chicago Navy Depot , which was 3,000 yards (2,700 m) from the Roe Island Lighthouse. On 17 july 1944, the Port Chicago disaster occurred, damaging the lighthouse. Two ships, Quinault Victory and ...

#3 Inchkeith

Inchkeith (from the Scottish Gaelic : Innis Cheith ) is an island in the Firth of Forth , Scotland, administratively part of the Fife council area. This article is about the island of Scotland. For the community in Canada, see Inchkeith, Saskatchewan . Not to be confused with Keith Inch , now part o

• ... name stuck. [23] Seven English banners captured on the island were sent to Henri II of France . On 17 july 1549, he gave the soldiers who brought the banners lifetime pensions. [27] On 22 June Regent Arran ...

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Ship / Ship

#1 French destroyer Mogador

Mogador was the lead ship of the French Navy 's Mogador class of destroyers ( French : contre-torpilleur ). Named after the Moroccan town , she was built before the outbreak of World War II . The ship was heavily damaged during the British attack on Mers-el-Kébir on 3 July 1940, but was later repair

• ... rom the starboard propeller was shattered. She was towed to Oran for repairs. She was dry docked on 17 july , the remains of her No. 4 turret were removed and the after bulkheads repaired and reinforced to ma ...

#2 USS Twiggs (DD-127)

The first USS Twiggs (DD–127) was a Wickes -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I . She was named for Major Levi Twiggs . She was later transferred to the Royal Navy , as HMS Leamington and to the Soviet Navy as Zhguchy , before returning to Britain to star in the film The Gif

• ... ing cruises through the spring of 1922. While performing this duty, Twiggs was classified DD-127 on 17 july 1920 during the Navy-wide assignment of alphanumeric hull numbers. A combination of factors—increas ...

#3 USS Ammen (DD-35)

The first USS Ammen (DD-35) was a Paulding -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I and later in the United States Coast Guard , designated as CG-8 . She was named for Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen . Paulding-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Ammen . USS Am

• ... ore going out of commission at Philadelphia on 11 December 1919. The vessel was designated DD-35 on 17 july 1920. INTER-WAR PERIOD Ammen remained at Philadelphia , Pennsylvania until 28 April 1924, when she ...

#4 USS Allen M. Sumner

USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) , was the lead ship of her class of destroyers . The ship was named for Allen Melancthon Sumner , a United States Marine Corps captain , who was killed in action during World War I . Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) in April 1959 History Unite

• ... an duty training prospective destroyer crews along the west coast. Just over three months later, on 17 july , she was relieved of training duty and departed San Francisco to return to the western Pacific. The ...

#5 USS Erben

USS Erben (DD-631) , a Fletcher -class destroyer , was a ship of the United States Navy named for Rear Admiral Henry Erben (1832–1909). Fletcher-class destroyer USS Erben underway the 1950s History United States Name Erben Namesake Henry Erben Builder Bath Iron Works Laid down 28 October 1942 Launch

• ... rived in Yokohama, Japan and remained there until 8 July. 13 July was spent in Naha, Okinawa and on 17 july , Kaohsiung, Taiwan. From 26 to 28 July, she anchored again in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and on 1 August 195 ...

#6 USS Duncan (DD-46)

The first USS Duncan (DD-46) was a Cassin -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I . She was named for Commander Silas Duncan . Cassin-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Duncan . USS Duncan (DD-46) making dense smoke on speed trials 5 July 1913. History

• ... at Queenstown, Ireland , on 15 November to escort convoys and hunt submarines in the Irish Sea . On 17 july 1918, Duncan rescued from a small boat the survivors of the Norwegian bark Miefield and on 9 Octobe ...

#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

• ... August 1947, then resold to the National Metal and Steel Corporation in Los Angeles, California on 17 july 1949, where she was scrapped. AWARDS Morris received 15 battle stars for her action in World War II ...

#8 USS Gonzalez

USS Gonzalez (DDG-66) is an Arleigh Burke -class destroyer in the United States Navy . She is named for Sergeant Alfredo Cantu Gonzalez , a Medal of Honor recipient in the Vietnam War . USS Gonzalez on 6 June 2008 History United States Name Gonzalez Namesake Alfredo Cantu Gonzalez Ordered 16 January

• ... omalia . Initial reports indicated that one suspected pirate was killed and five others wounded. On 17 july 2006, CNN reported that Gonzalez would be deployed to help in evacuation efforts of American citize ...

#9 USS Blue (DD-744)

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

• ... til June 1953. On 13 June, she departed Long Beach, California , and arrived at Yokosuka 7 July. On 17 july , she resumed screening operations with TF 77 off the east coast of Japan with TG 96.7 and patrolled ...

#10 USS Upshur (DD-144)

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

• ... e flag" cruises in between. During her tour in the Asiatic Fleet, Upshur was reclassified DD-144 on 17 july 1920. After completing her assignment in the Far East early in 1922, the destroyer arrived back on ...

#11 USS Aaron Ward (DD-132)

The first ship named in honor of Rear Admiral Aaron Ward , USS Aaron Ward (DD-132) was a Wickes -class destroyer in service with the United States Navy . In 1940, she was transferred to the Royal Navy and renamed HMS Castleton . Wickes-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Aaro

• ... hermen. At the conclusion of that mission, she began training operations with the Battle Fleet . On 17 july 1920, the Navy adopted the alphanumeric system of hull designations, and Aaron Ward became DD-132 ( ...

#12 Town-class destroyer

The Town-class destroyers were a group of 50 destroyers of the Royal Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy that were in service during the Second World War . They were transferred from the United States Navy in exchange for military bases in the British West Indies and Newfoundland , as outlined in the D

• ... 17 in the UK approaches, sank U-587 on 27 March 1942; transferred to the Soviet Union as Zhguchy on 17 july 1944; returned on 15 November 1950; hired for the film The Gift Horse , the last Town-class destroy ...
• ... ly 1944 returned to the Royal Navy on 4 March 1949 Scrapped on 18 May 1949. Zhguchy HMCS Leamington 17 july 1944 returned on 15 November 1950 Scrapped on 3 December 1951. Zhivuchy HMCS Richmond 16 June 1944 ...

#13 JDS Akigumo

JDS Akigumo (DD-120) was the fifth ship of Yamagumo -class destroyers . Yamagumo-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see Japanese destroyer Akigumo . JDS Akigumo History Japan Name Akigumo (あきぐも) Namesake Akigumo (1941) Ordered 1971 Builder Sumitomo , Uraga Laid down 7 July 1972 Laun

• ... yard on 7 July 1972 and launched on 23 October 1973. She was commissioned on 24 July 1974. [1] From july 17 to August 28, 1976, participated in RIMPAC 1976 with the escort ship JDS Aokumo , JDS Narushio and e ...

#14 USS Goff (DD-247)

USS Goff (DD-247) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was named for Secretary of the Navy Nathan Goff, Jr. Clemson-class destroyer USS Goff (DD-247) in March 1923 History United States Namesake Nathan Goff, Jr. Builder New York Shipbuilding Laid down 16

• ... 25 sailed for Pearl Harbor , arriving 24 April for fleet battle exercises. She returned to New York 17 july . This established pattern of coastwise exercises and fleet maneuvers was broken in the fall of 1926 ...

#15 USS Colahan

USS Colahan (DD-658) was a Fletcher -class destroyer of the United States Navy . Fletcher-class destroyer History United States Namesake Charles E. Colahan Builder Bethlehem Mariners Harbor , Staten Island, New York Laid down 24 October 1942 Launched 3 May 1943 Commissioned 23 August 1943 Decommissi

• ... so it could deliver helicopters and advisors to Soc Trang. She returned from the WestPac cruise on 17 july 1962. Colahan was decommissioned and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register on 1 August 1966. She ...

#16 JS Makinami

JS Makinami ( まきなみ ) is the third vessel of the Takanami class destroyers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Japanese Warship For other ships with the same name, see Japanese destroyer Makinami . JS Makinami in Pearl Harbor during RIMPAC 2008 History Japan Name Makinami (まきなみ) Namesak

• ... tory Japan Name Makinami (まきなみ) Namesake Makinami (1960) Ordered 1999 Builder IHI , Uraga Laid down 17 july 2001 Launched 8 August 2002 Commissioned 18 March 2004 Homeport Ōminato Identification MMSI number ...
• ... ildup Plan of 1996, and was built by IHI Marine United shipyards in Yokohama . She was laid down on 17 july 2001, launched on 8 August 2002. She was commissioned into service on 18 March 2004. [2] and was in ...

#17 USS Israel (DD-98)

The first USS Israel (DD-98) was a Wickes -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I and the years following. Wickes-class destroyer USS Israel at Split , Yugoslavia History United States Name Israel Namesake Joseph Israel Builder Fore River Shipyard , Quincy, Massachusetts Laid d

• ... y 1918 Launched 22 June 1918 Commissioned 13 September 1918 Decommissioned 7 July 1922 Reclassified 17 july 1920, DM-3 Stricken 1 December 1936 Fate Sold, 18 April 1939 for scrapping General characteristics ...
• ... he Portsmouth Navy Yard , Israel was fitted out as a light minelayer and her classification changed 17 july 1920 to DM-3. Sailing from Portsmouth, New Hampshire on 4 March 1921, Israel cruised along the East ...

#18 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

• ... ry 1946 Reclassified From destroyer (with patrol vessel designation "SP-521") to patrol yacht PY-10 17 july 1920 Stricken 26 February 1946 [2] Honours and awards 1 Battle Stars Fate Sold for scrapping, 2 Mar ...

#19 USS Aulick (DD-258)

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

• ... Fleet . While operating along the California coast, the vessel was given the designation DD-258 on 17 july 1920. Aulick continued to carry out routine fleet duties until she was decommissioned on 27 May 192 ...

#20 USS Rizal (DD-174)

USS Rizal (DD–174) was a Wickes -class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I . She was named for José Rizal , a Filipino patriot, and the National Hero of the Philippines. Wickes-class destroyer USS Rizal in 1919–1920 History United States Name Rizal Namesake José Rizal Builder U

• ... 18 Commissioned 28 May 1919 Identification DD-174 Decommissioned 20 August 1931 Reclassified DM-14, 17 july 1920 Stricken 11 November 1931 Fate Sold for scrapping, 25 February 1932 General characteristics Cl ...
• ... training duty. Subsequently modified for service as a light minelayer , she was classified DM-14 on 17 july 1920. Rizal departed San Diego on 25 March 1920 for the Far East . Calling at Honolulu , Midway , a ...