What happened to the William D Porter?
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What happened to the William D Porter?
On 10 June 1945, William D. Porter fell victim to a unique—though fatal—kamikaze attack. At 08:15 that morning, an obsolete Aichi D3A “Val” dive bomber dropped unheralded out of the clouds and made straight for the warship.
Where is the USS McCampbell now?
The ship is currently in Portland, Ore., undergoing midlife modernization. Following routine maintenance and system upgrades, McCampbell will proceed to Naval Station Everett, Wash.
Where is USS Lassen DDG 82?
On 21 April 2001, she was commissioned at the Florida Aquarium Pier in Tampa, Florida….USS Lassen (DDG-82)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Commissioned | 21 April 2001 |
| Homeport | Mayport |
| Identification | MMSI number: 338812000 Callsign: NLSN Hull number: DDG-82 |
Where is the USS Cowpens?
Naval Base San Diego
The ship is named after the Battle of Cowpens, a major American victory near Cowpens, South Carolina, in the American Revolution. She was built at the Bath Iron Works in Maine. Cowpens is stationed at Naval Base San Diego.
How many crews are in the destroyer?
Modern destroyers displace about 8,000 tons, are capable of speeds of more than 30 knots, and carry crews of about 300.
Where is DDG 85?
FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY – A USS McCampbell (DDG 85) Sailor recently guided the All Navy Women’s Softball Team to a gold…
Where is the USS Shoup?
Naval Station Everett
SAN DIEGO, California — The guided-missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) returned to its homeport of Naval Station Everett, Wash., Nov.
Where is the USS Farragut now?
February 1, The guided-missile destroyer is currently in the Gulf of Aden conducting anti-piracy and maritime security operations. USS Farragut embarked Commander, Task Force 151, in Djibouti on Jan. 25, and is now the flagship for CTF-151.