Archive for 24 January 2022

1920 USS Sicard (DD-346) United States Navy Original Event Photograph

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USS Sicard (DD-346/DM-21/AG-100) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for Montgomery Sicard. Sicard was laid down on 18 June 1919 by the Bath Iron Works; launched on 20 April 1920; sponsored by Mrs. Sicard, daughter-in-law of Rear Admiral Sicard; and commissioned on 9 June 1920,… (read more)

Antique Marine Lantern 21´´ Military Battle Ship Historic Pearl Harbor Phoenix

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SEE MORE ITEMS HERE. That was sunk by the British submarine HMS Conqueror during Malvinas war in May 1982 (so this lantern has been removed or replaced for a new one in Argentina between 1951 to 1982). Was at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese air raid in 1941, but managed to elude the attack and… (read more)