History Today: How Somali pirates hijacked Maersk Alabama ship
On April 8, 2009, the US-flagged cargo ship Maersk Alabama was hijacked while it was passing along the coast of Somalia. The ...
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RANKED: The 5 Best U.S. Navy Battleships of All Time
The U.S. Navy’s battleships have long been symbols of naval power and versatility, each with a unique and storied history.
US Navy is Austal’s best defence as South Korea’s Hanwha looms
The US Navy is an inescapable presence for Austal’s board and management as it strategises how to coexist with its second-biggest shareholder and failed suitor, South Korea’s Hanwha.
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USS Gravely Deploys to U.S. Northern Command with Coast Guard Detachment
US Navy Photo Guided-missile ... and illegal seaborne immigration.” The ship will operate mainly in NORTHCOM’s area of response, in the waters around Florida, Alabama and Louisiana, U.S ...
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Historic ocean liner off Florida’s Gulf Coast will soon be the world’s largest artificial reef
The nearly 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952, is going through a monthslong scouring at the Port of Mobile.
The SS United States is a piece of maritime history. Now it’s becoming an artificial reef
A piece of maritime history, the SS United States, is set to become the world's largest artificial reef, destined for the ...