Military Boats & Ships

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Archive for 24 April 2017

1936/1937 U. S. S. RALEIGH (CL-7), French Riviera, Original 17.5 X 6.5 Photograph

1936/1937 U. S. S. RALEIGH (CL-7), French Riviera, Original 17.5 X 6.5 Photograph

USS Raleigh—Photograph, circa 1936/1937—Villefranche-sur-Mer. Frame: Appx 21.5″ X 10.5″. Photograph: Appx 17.5″ X 6.5″. Soon after being assigned to Cruiser Division 8 (CruDiv8), Atlantic Fleet, Quincy was ordered to Mediterranean waters on 20 July 1936, to protect American interests in Spain during the height of the Spanish Civil War. While in Spanish waters, she operated… (read more)

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Wooden Model of Korea’s Turtle Ship Old Korean Warship with Secret Storage Drawer

Wooden Model of Korea

Was a type of large Korean Warship that was used intermittently by the Royal Korean Navy during the Joseon Dynasty from the early. 15th century up until the 19th century. Their most distinguishable feature was a dragon-shaped head at the bow (front) that could launch cannon fire or flames from the mouth. Each was also… (read more)

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