Tag: warship
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ROKS Hansando Korean Training Ship
ROKS Hansando Korean Training Ship ROKS Hansando (ATH-81) is one of the Republic of Korea Navy’s most advanced and versatile training and support ships. Commissioned in 2021, the vessel represents South Korea’s growing maritime ambition and technological capability. Named after Hansando Island, the site of Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s famous naval victory during the Imjin War Read more
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British Heavy Cruiser HMS Vindictive
British Heavy Cruiser HMS Vindictive HMS Vindictive was originally laid down as HMS Cavendish, one of the Hawkins-class heavy cruisers ordered during the First World War. Before completion she was selected for conversion into an aircraft carrier, reflecting the Admiralty’s growing interest in naval aviation. Renamed Vindictive in June 1917, she was launched in January Read more
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British Heavy Cruiser HMS London (1929)
British Heavy Cruiser HMS London (1929) HMS London was a British heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy, the name ship of the London sub-class of the County-class cruisers. She was laid down at Portsmouth Dockyard in February 1926, launched in September 1927, and commissioned in January 1929. The County-class cruisers had been authorised under the Read more