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#1 List of discontinued Volkswagen Group diesel engines
List of discontinued Volkswagen Group diesel engines . The compression-ignition diesel engines listed below were formerly used by various marques of automobiles and commercial vehicles of the German automotive concern , Volkswagen Group , [1] and also in Volkswagen Marine [2] and Volkswagen Industri
The Chandeleur Island Light was a lighthouse established in 1848 near the northern end of the Chandeleur Islands in the Gulf of Mexico , off the east coast of Louisiana . [2] Hurricane Katrina destroyed the light in 2005. Lighthouse in Louisiana, US Lighthouse Chandeleur Island Light c. 1986 Locatio
Biloxi Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Biloxi, Mississippi , adjacent to the Mississippi Sound of the Gulf of Mexico . [3] The lighthouse has been kept by female keepers for more years than any other lighthouse in the United States . It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 [1
Point Arguello Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Point Arguello in Santa Barbara County, California , serving the Santa Barbara Channel on the Gaviota Coast adjoining Vandenberg Space Force Base near the city of Lompoc, California . Lighthouse in California, United States This article uses bare URLs , w
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
Tennholmen Lighthouse ( Norwegian : Tennholmen fyr ) is a coastal lighthouse in Bodø Municipality in Nordland county, Norway . It is located in the Vestfjorden on one of the Tennholman islands, just west of the Givær islands, about 32 kilometres (20 mi) due west of the town of Bodø . [1] Lighthous
#6 Cape Norman
Cape Norman is a barren, limestone headland located at the northernmost point of insular Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador . For the settlement, see Cape Norman, Newfoundland and Labrador . Lighthouse Cape Norman Lighthouse Location Cape Norman , Newfoundland and Lab
The Gibalta Lighthouse ( Portuguese : Farol da Gibalta ) is an active Portuguese lighthouse located at Oeiras , about 10 km west of the centre of Lisbon . [1] [2] It is a white cylindrical tower with dome and red veins, with illumination being supplied by a red fluorescent light. It was rebuilt in
The Belle Tout Lighthouse (also spelled Belle Toute ) is a decommissioned lighthouse and British landmark located at Beachy Head , East Sussex close to the town of Eastbourne . It has been called "Britain's most famous inhabited lighthouse" because of its striking location and use in film and televi
Low Point Lighthouse (also known as 'Flat Point Lighthouse') is an historic Canadian lighthouse marking the eastern entrance to Sydney Harbour at New Victoria, Nova Scotia , near New Waterford, Nova Scotia . This is one of the earliest and most important light stations of Nova Scotia , one of the fi
Pianosa Lighthouse ( Faro di Isola Pianosa ) is an active lighthouse located on the east side of Pianosa Island . [2] Lighthouse Pianosa lighthouse Location Pianosa Island Tuscany Italy Coordinates 42°35′09″N 10°05′46″E Tower Constructed 1864 Foundation masonry base Construction brick tower Height 1
Mizunokojima Lighthouse ( 水ノ子島灯台 , Mizunokojima Tōdai ) is an active lighthouse located in Japan 's Bungo Channel . [3] Lighthouse Mizunokojima Lighthouse Mizunoko Sima 水ノ子島灯台 Mizunokojima Lighthouse seen in May 2009 Location Bungo Channel Japan Coordinates 33°02′37.8″N 132°10′36.3″E Tower Construct
Christiansø Lighthouse ( Danish : Christiansø Fyr ) is located on the top of the Store Tårn tower on the Danish island of Christiansø , some 18 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea . Constructed and brought into service in 1805, it is one of Denmark's oldest. [1] Lighthouse C
#13 Barøy Lighthouse
Barøy Lighthouse ( Norwegian : Barøy fyr ) is a coastal lighthouse in Narvik Municipality in Nordland county, Norway . The lighthouse is located on the northwestern shore of the island of Barøya . It marks the entrance to the Ofotfjorden , which leads to the inland port of the town of Narvik . [1] L
Dungeness Lighthouse on the Dungeness Headland started operation on 20 November 1961. Its construction was prompted by the building of Dungeness nuclear power station , which obscured the light of its predecessor (dating from 1904) which, though decommissioned, remains standing. The new lighthouse (
#15 Heugh Lighthouse
The Heugh Lighthouse is a navigation light on The Headland in Hartlepool , in north-east England. The current lighthouse dates from 1927; it is owned and operated by PD Ports . It is claimed that its early-Victorian predecessor was the first lighthouse in the world reliably lit by gas. [2] Lighthous
Cape St George Lighthouse was a lighthouse that stood near Jervis Bay Village, Jervis Bay Territory , Australia . It was located about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the southern entrance to Jervis Bay . Constructed in 1860 it was active until 1889. The tower was destroyed between 1917–1922 to avo
Whitby Lighthouse is a lighthouse operated by Trinity House . It is on Ling Hill, on the coast to the south-east of Whitby , beyond Saltwick Bay. To distinguish it from the two lighthouses in Whitby itself (which protect the town's harbour) it is sometimes known as Whitby High lighthouse (and is ref
#18 Malabrigo Point Lighthouse
Malabrigo Point Lighthouse , also known as Faro de Punta Malabrigo ( Filipino : Parola ng Punta Malabrigo ), is a historic lighthouse located about 115 kilometres (71 mi) southeast of Manila in Barangay Malabrigo, Lobo , Batangas , Philippines . Completed and lit in 1896, it is one of the oldest w
Campen Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in the village of Campen, by the Ems estuary , northwest of Emden , in the East Frisia region, state of Lower Saxony , Germany . [2] At a height of 213 feet (65 m) it is the fourteenth tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world and the tallest in German
Penguin Island Lighthouse was a lighthouse located on Penguin Island at the north end of Rivoli Bay in South Australia . [2] Lighthouse Penguin Island Lighthouse Penguin Island including abandoned lighthouse tower as viewed from Cape Martin, South Australia Location Penguin Island South Australia Au
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
#2 Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä Oyj Abp ( Finnish: [ˈʋærtsilæ] ), trading internationally as Wärtsilä Corporation , is a Finnish company which manufactures and services power sources and other equipment in the marine and energy markets. The core products of Wärtsilä include technologies for the energy sector, including
Voronezh Mechanical Plant ( Russian : Воронежский механический завод , ВМЗ ) is a Russian engine and heavy machinery manufacturing plant. It is located in the city of Voronezh , in the Voronezh Oblast . Russian engine and heavy machinery manufacturing plant Voronezh Mechanical Plant Native name Воро
#4 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
#5 Deutz AG
Deutz AG is a German internal combustion engine manufacturer, based in Porz, Cologne , Germany . German motor manufacturer This article is about the engine manufacturer. For other uses, see Deutz . Deutz AG Type Aktiengesellschaft Traded as FWB : DEZ Industry Mechanical engineering Founded March
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
#2 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
#3 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
HMS Seraph was an S-class destroyer , which served with the Royal Navy during the Russian Civil War . The S class were a development of the previous R class , with minor differences, constructed at the end of the First World War . Seraph had a career as an evacuation vessel more than as a warship. L
#5 USS Dyson
USS Dyson (DD-572) was a Fletcher -class destroyer of the United States Navy . She was named for Rear Admiral Charles W. Dyson (1861–1930). United States Navy Fletcher-class destroyer For the fisheries and oceanographic research ship, see NOAAS Oscar Dyson (R 224) . USS Dyson (DD-572) at Sea 09-30-1
USS Porter (DD-800) was a Fletcher -class destroyer of the United States Navy , the fourth Navy ship named for Commodore David Porter (1780 – 1843), and his son Admiral David Dixon Porter (1813–1891). Fletcher-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Porter . History United States
HMS Thruster was an R-class destroyer which served with the Royal Navy during the First World War . The R class were an improvement on the previous M class with geared steam turbines to improve efficiency. Built by Hawthorn Leslie and launched in January 1917, Thruster joined the Harwich Force , ser
#8 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
The Japanese destroyer Mutsuki ( 睦月 , "January" ) was the name ship of her class of twelve destroyers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the 1920s. During the Pacific War , she participated in the Battle of Wake Island in December 1941 and the occupations of New Guinea and the Solomon
USS McKean (DD-784) was a Gearing -class destroyer of the United States Navy built by the Todd Pacific Ship Building Company in Seattle , Washington state . Gearing-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS McKean . USS McKean (DD-784) in 1952 History United States Name USS McKean
USS Heywood L. Edwards (DD-663) was a Fletcher -class destroyer of the United States Navy , named after Lieutenant Commander Heywood L. Edwards (1905 – 1941), captain of the destroyer USS Reuben James , the first U.S. Navy ship sunk in World War II . Following the war, the ship was transferred to
USS Fletcher (DD-992) , the thirtieth Spruance -class destroyer , was part of the first major class of United States Navy surface ships to be powered by gas turbines . She was commissioned in July 1980 and was deployed mainly in the western and southern Pacific , but also voyaged to the Indian Ocean
#13 USS Barry (DD-2)
USS Barry , was a Bainbridge -class destroyer , she was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for Commodore John Barry (1745–1803). Bainbridge-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Barry . USS Barry in port soon after completion, c. 1902-1903. History United Stat
#14 Soviet destroyer Slavny (1965)
Slavny was a Kashin-class destroyer of the Soviet Navy . [2] [3] Kashin-class destroyer of the Soviet Navy Slavny on 1 October 1985 History Soviet Union → Russia Name Slavny (Славный) Namesake Glorious in Russian Builder Zhdanov Shipyard , Leningrad Laid down 26 July 1964 Launched 24 April 1965 Comm
USS Rich (DD-820/DDE-820) was a Gearing -class destroyer in the United States Navy during the Korean War and the Vietnam War . She was the second ship named in honor of Lieutenant (junior grade) Ralph McMaster Rich (1916–1942), who was awarded the Navy Cross for his leadership as a naval aviator abo
#16 USS McGowan
USS McGowan (DD-678) was a Fletcher -class destroyer of the United States Navy , named for Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan (1870 – 1934). Fletcher-class destroyer USS McGowan (DD-678) History United States Name McGowan Namesake Samuel McGowan Builder Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. , Kearny, N.J. La
The fourth USS Preble (DD-345/DM-20/AG-99) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I , and saw combat in World War II as a minelayer . She was named for Commodore Edward Preble . Clemson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Preble . History
USS Shaw (DD-373) was a Mahan -class destroyer and the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Captain John Shaw , a naval officer. Commissioned in 1936, Shaw was plagued by construction deficiencies and was not fully operational until 1938. After training in the Atlantic, she was tran
#19 Gerard Callenburgh-class destroyer
The Gerard Callenburgh class were a group of four destroyers ordered for the Royal Netherlands Navy just before World War II . Two ships were completed - Gerard Callenburgh by the Germans after being captured and Isaac Sweers in Britain after being evacuated as the Netherlands fell to the Nazis . Cl
#20 USS Caron
USS Caron (DD-970) was a Spruance -class destroyer , named for Hospital Corpsman Third Class Wayne M. Caron (1946 – 1968), who was killed in action during the Vietnam War , and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor . Spruance-class destroyer USS Caron on 1 January 1983 History United States Name C