Colbert (C611), the last French warship to carry the title of “cruiser,” holds a unique place in naval history. Launched in 1956, this vessel served the French Navy for decades before being decommissioned in 1991.… Read More »Colbert (C611): The Last French Cruiser Awaits Its Fate
On February 16, 1945, the USS Hornet (CV-12) demonstrated the effectiveness of its anti-aircraft capabilities through its advanced armament system, particularly the quadruple 40 mm Bofors mounts. These mounts, which were crucial for the ship’s… Read More »Hornet’s Quadruple 40 mm Bofors Mounts in Remote Control Action, February 16, 1945
On July 21, 1937, the USS Yorktown (CV-5) made a remarkable impression during her builders trials off the coast of Rockport, Maine. As one of the United States Navy’s aircraft carriers, the Yorktown represented a… Read More »USS Yorktown (CV-5): A Stunning Profile During Builders Trials, July 21, 1937
On October 17, 1961, the HMS Victorious (R38), a fleet aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy, made a significant entry into Hong Kong’s bustling harbor. The ship arrived at approximately 0930 hours, marking a notable… Read More »HMS Victorious (R38) Arrives in Hong Kong with the Far East Fleet on October 17, 1961
In late 1974, the iconic British aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal (R09) found herself docked in the picturesque Grand Harbour of Malta, a moment that would be etched in the memories of naval enthusiasts and… Read More »HMS Ark Royal (R09) Docked in Grand Harbour, Malta – Late 1974
Ex-USS Bunker Hill: A Historic Vessel Moored in San Diego, Circa 1968 The USS Bunker Hill, an Essex-class aircraft carrier, holds a significant place in naval history. Moored in San Diego circa 1968, this ship… Read More »Ex-USS Bunker Hill moored in San Diego circa 1968.
The HMS Jupiter (F60) is a notable example of the Leander class general-purpose frigates that served the Royal Navy (RN) from the late 1960s until the early 1990s. Launched in the late 1960s, Jupiter was… Read More »HMS Jupiter (F60): The Leander Class Frigate’s Exocet Missile Launch in the 1980s
On October 4, 1937, the USS Saratoga (CV-3) was a striking presence at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, symbolizing the pinnacle of naval engineering of its time. As one of the lead aircraft carriers of… Read More »USS Saratoga (CV-3) at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard: A Glimpse into Naval Engineering Excellence, October 4, 1937
The Ford on Blocks: A Moment in Shipbuilding History On February 10, 2013, the iconic aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) found itself in the midst of a crucial phase of its construction at Newport… Read More »Preparing the Dry Dock: Maintenance Before the Flooding of the Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)
On May 29, 1983, the HMS Illustrious (R06), an Invincible-class aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy, and the Soviet Kiev-class “aircraft cruiser” Novorossiysk met in a notable Cold War-era naval encounter. These ships represented the… Read More »HMS Illustrious (R06) and Soviet Kiev-class “Aircraft Cruiser” Novorossiysk – May 29, 1983
