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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
#2 Lighthouse of Ponta dos Rosais
The Ponta dos Rosais Lighthouse ( Portuguese : Farol da Ponta dos Rosais ) is a beacon/lighthouse located along the 200 m cliffs of Ponta dos Rosais near Rosais in the extreme northwest of the island of São Jorge , in the Archipelago of the Azores , Portugal . [1] [2] [3] It includes the main tower
The Crown Point Light on Lake Champlain is a former lighthouse at Crown Point, New York , that now exists as a memorial to the exploration of the lake by Samuel de Champlain . Lighthouse in New York, United States This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficient correspon
Point Perpendicular Light is a lighthouse located on Point Perpendicular , a point at the southern tip of the Beecroft Peninsula , in New South Wales , Australia . It marks and the northern entrance to Jervis Bay . The historic lighthouse was active from 1889 to 1993 and is still present, though its
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
USS Strong (DD-467) , was a Fletcher -class destroyer and the first ship of the United States Navy to be named after Rear Admiral James H. Strong (1814–1882), who rammed the Confederate ironclad CSS Tennessee during the Battle of Mobile Bay , receiving a commendation and promotion to captain . Fle
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
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
#5 Italian destroyer Nembo (1927)
Nembo was one of eight Turbine -class destroyer built for the Regia Marina (Royal Italian Navy) during the 1920s. Her name means nimbus . The ship played a minor role in the Spanish Civil War of 1936–1937, supporting the Nationalists . Destroyer of the Regia Marina For other ships with the same name
USS Hollister (DD-788) was a Gearing -class destroyer of the United States Navy , named for the three Hollister brothers , who were killed in 1943 while serving in the Navy during World War II . Gearing-class destroyer USS Hollister underway on 2 October 1969 History United States Name Hollister Nam
#7 JS Murasame
JS Murasame ( むらさめ ) is the lead vessel of the Murasame -class destroyers of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force For other ships with the same name, see Japanese destroyer Murasame . JS Murasame at Pearl Harbor in 2006 History Japan Name
USS Laub (DD-613) was a Benson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was the second ship named for Henry Laub , who was killed during the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813. Benson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Laub . USS Laub (DD-613) History Un
#9 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
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
HMS Petard was an Admiralty M-class destroyer destroyer built by Denny for the Royal Navy , commenced 5 July 1915 and launched on 24 March 1916. She saw service during the First World War . Postwar, she was sold for breaking up on 9 May 1921. For other ships with the same name, see HMS Petard . Admi
The Hunt class was a class of escort destroyer of the Royal Navy . The first vessels were ordered early in 1939, and the class saw extensive service in the Second World War , particularly on the British east coast and Mediterranean convoys . They were named after British fox hunts . The modern Hunt-
#13 USS Wilkinson
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
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
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
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
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
HMS Liverpool was a Type 42 destroyer of the Royal Navy . She was built by Cammell Laird in Birkenhead and launched on 25 September 1980 by Lady Strathcona, wife of Euan Howard , the then Minister of State for Defence. Liverpool was the last Type 42 Batch 2 in service. Destroyer of the Royal Navy Fo
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
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