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This Day in History: Birth of the United States Coast Guard
On this day in 1915, two agencies are consolidated into a new United States Coast Guard. Wait. If the Coast Guard began as late as...
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Jan 28, 20223 min read
This Day in History: HMT Rohna: “World War II’s Secret Tragedy”
On this day in 1943, HMT Rohna is attacked. Her demise would be called “World War II’s Secret Tragedy.” More than 1,000 American troops...
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Nov 26, 20213 min read
This Day in History: SS Fort Lee's survivors
On this day in 1944, survivors of SS Fort Lee are rescued. The American tanker had been torpedoed by a German submarine a full week...
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Nov 9, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The 12-year-old who served in World War II
On this day in 1942, a 12-year-old distinguishes himself in combat. Yes, you read that correctly: A 12-year-old fought in World War II....
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Nov 6, 20213 min read
This Day in History: SS Fort Lee torpedoed
On this day in 1944, American tanker SS Fort Lee is torpedoed by Germans. Our military took risks during World War II, and we often hear...
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Nov 2, 20213 min read
This Day in History: USS Reuben James, first warship lost in World War II
On this day in 1941, USS Reuben James is torpedoed by a German submarine. She would become the first American warship sunk during World...
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Oct 31, 20213 min read
This Day in History: SS Eastland capsizes in the Chicago River
On this day in 1915, the excursion boat SS Eastland capsizes in the Chicago River. More than 800 were killed. It was the worst maritime...
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Jul 24, 20213 min read
This Day in History: John Barry, Father of the Navy?
On this day in 1794, George Washington appoints six captains for the new United States Navy. One of these men, John Barry, would later be...
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Jun 3, 20213 min read
This Day in History: Attack on USS President Lincoln
On this day in 1918, an American destroyer drops depth charges on a German submarine. But a United States sailor was aboard that vessel!...
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Jun 1, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The Sultana, a Titanic-sized disaster, barely noticed
On this day in 1865, the SS Sultana explodes as it steams north up the Mississippi River. The loss was the biggest maritime disaster in...
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Apr 27, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The British Navy learns a lesson in humility
During this week in 1776, Patriot galleys battle two British warships on the Delaware River, near Philadelphia. Until this time, much of...
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May 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: USS Monitor and CSS Virginia change naval warfare forever
On this day in 1862, the Battle of Hampton Roads comes to an end. That Civil War battle was notable: For the first time ever, two...
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Mar 9, 20182 min read
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