Category: Ships
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Finnish Submarine Saukko
Finnish Submarine Saukko Saukko (Finnish for European otter) was a Finnish submarine launched in 1930. Designed to operated from Lake Ladoga, her tonnage was limited to 100 tonnes by the Treaty of Tartu. In reality, she weighted 114 tonnes and never operated from the lake. To enable rail transportation, she was able to be separated… Read more
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US Battleship USS Kearsarge BB-5
US Battleship USS Kearsarge BB-5 The lead ship of her class of two pre-dreadnought battleships, USS Kearsarge BB-5 was laid down on 30 June 1896. Launched on 24 March 1898, she was commissioned into the US Navy on 20 February 1900. Her early career saw Kearsarge act as the flagship for the the North Atlantic Squadron.… Read more
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Sydney Heritage Fleet
Sydney Heritage Fleet Founded in 1965 as the “The Lady Hopetoun and Port Jackson Marine Steam Museum”, the Sydney Heritage Fleet operates 10 large and 55 small heritage vessels. Its 450 active volunteer workers conserve Australia’s maritime past, while preserving traditional technical methods and skills. Three (as of August 2024) vessels are currently being restored,… Read more