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Moreton Bay Pile Light was a pile lighthouse positioned at the mouth of Brisbane River , in Moreton Bay , Queensland , Australia , marking the entrance to the port of Brisbane . The light's early history was closely related to the dredging of the Brisbane River. It was established in 1884 as a resul
West Quoddy Head , in Quoddy Head State Park , Lubec, Maine , is the easternmost point of the contiguous United States . [2] [3] [4] In 1808 a lighthouse was constructed at the site to guide ships through the Quoddy Narrows. The current tower, with distinctive red-and-white stripes, was constructed
Huntington Harbor Lighthouse, formerly known as Lloyd Harbor Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in Huntington Bay on Long Island, New York . [2] Lighthouse Huntington Harbor Light Location Huntington Bay on Long Island Coordinates 40°54′38.6″N 73°25′52.7″W Tower Constructed 1857 Foundation Cast reinforced
The Anvil Point Lighthouse is a fully-automated lighthouse located at Durlston Country Park near Swanage in Dorset , England . It is owned by Trinity House and currently operated as two holiday cottages . This article needs additional citations for verification . ( August 2016 ) Lighthouse Anvil Poi
The Kannur Lighthouse is located near the Payyambalam Beach , a few kilometers from Kannur town , in Kerala state, south India . It is adjacent to the Sea View Park and the Government Guest House. The lighthouse is still active and overlooks the Arabian Sea . [2] Lighthouse in Kerala, India This art
The General Motors Company [2] ( GM ) is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit , Michigan , United States. [3] It is the largest automaker in the United States and was the largest in the world for 77 years before losing the top spot to Toyota in 2008. [4
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
#3 Vickers
Vickers was a British engineering company that existed from 1828 until 1999. It was formed in Sheffield as a steel foundry by Edward Vickers and his father-in-law, and soon became famous for casting church bells . The company went public in 1867, acquired more businesses, and began branching out int
Cammell Laird is a British shipbuilding company. It was formed from the merger of Laird Brothers of Birkenhead and Johnson Cammell & Co of Sheffield at the turn of the twentieth century. The company also built railway rolling stock until 1929, when that side of the business was separated and became
USS Shelton (DD-790) was a Gearing -class destroyer of the United States Navy , the second Navy ship named for Ensign James A. Shelton (1916–1942), who was killed in the Battle of Midway . Gearing-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Shelton . USS Shelton on 6 July 1951 Histor
USS Hopkins (DD-249/DMS-13) was a Clemson -class destroyer built in 1920 and in United States Navy service between 1921-1946. The third Navy ship named in honor of Commodore of the Continental Navy Esek Hopkins , she saw extensive action in the Pacific Theatre during World War II , emerging the most
HMS Hardy was a Royal Navy ship that was one of 20 Acasta -class destroyers . Serving during the First World War , she was part of the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland . Hardy was built by John I. Thornycroft & Company and laid down on 13 November 1911. The ship was launched on 10 October 1912 a
#4 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
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 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
#7 French destroyer Siroco (1925)
Siroco was a Bourrasque -class destroyer ( torpilleur d'escadre ) built for the French Navy during the 1920s. Destroyer of the French Navy For other ships with the same name, see French ship Siroco . History France Name Siroco Namesake Sirocco Ordered 4 April 1923 Builder Ateliers et Chantiers de Pe
USS Humphreys (DD-236/APD-12) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was named for Joshua Humphreys , a pioneer US shipbuilder. Clemson-class destroyer For a ship with a similar name, see USNS Joshua Humphreys . History United States Namesake Joshua Humphr
The first USS Gridley (DD-92) was a Wickes -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I . She was named in honor of Charles Vernon Gridley . Wickes-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Gridley . USS Gridley History United States Name Gridley Namesake Charles V
#10 HMS Myngs (R06)
HMS Myngs was a Z-class destroyer of the Royal Navy built as a flotilla leader by Vickers-Armstrong , Tyneside . She served during the Second World War , participating in operations in the North Sea and off the Norwegian coast, before taking part in some of the Arctic convoys . She spent a further t
#11 HMS Venomous
HMS Venomous (ex- Venom ), was a Modified W-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy that saw service in the Russian Civil War and World War II . Destroyer of the Royal Navy For other ships with the same name, see HMS Venom . HMS Venomous ca. 1919, when her pennant number was G98 History United Kin
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
USS Dallas (DD-199) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was the second ship named for Captain Alexander J. Dallas , and was later renamed Alexander Dallas . Clemson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Dallas . USS Dallas underway
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
#15 JS Takanami
JS Takanami (DD-110) ( たかなみ ) is the lead vessel of the Takanami -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 Takanami . JS Takanami in December 2016 History Japan Nam
HMS Edinburgh was a Type 42 (Batch 3) destroyer of the Royal Navy . Edinburgh was built by Cammell Laird of Birkenhead . She was launched on 14 April 1983 and commissioned on 17 December 1985. The largest of the Type 42 destroyers, Edinburgh was known as the "Fortress of the Sea". Edinburgh was the
#17 USS Twining
USS Twining (DD-540) , a Fletcher -class destroyer , was a ship of the United States Navy named for Rear Admiral Nathan C. Twining (1869–1924). Fletcher-class destroyer USS Twining underway in the 1950s History United States Name Twining Namesake Nathan C. Twining Builder Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp
HMS Spitfire was an Acasta -class destroyer of the Royal Navy . Spitfire took part in the battle of Jutland in 1916. Acasta-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see HMS Spitfire . Spitfire after having been rammed by the German battleship Nassau during the Battle of Jutland History Un
USS Sigourney (DD-643) was a Fletcher -class destroyer , the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for James Sigourney , an officer during the War of 1812 . Fletcher-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Sigourney . USS Sigourney (DD-643) underway during the early o
#20 USS Morton
USS Morton (DD-948) was a Forrest Sherman -class destroyer of the United States Navy , named for Commander Dudley "Mush" Morton USN (1907 – 1943), commanding officer of USS Wahoo (SS-238) during World War II . History United States Namesake Dudley "Mush" Morton Ordered 27 January 1956 Builder In