today in naval history: the four ships named uss...
On this day in 1874,the USS Intrepid (brave in the face of danger), second ship of her name, and...
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the naval act of 1794: piracy and the u.s. navy s...
I learned something nowadays,dear reader. For nine long years, the United States didnt have a Navy....
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today in naval history: the capture of the u.s....
Two hundred and five years ago nowadays,on 14 August 1813, the U.S. Brig Argus, or under command of...
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what to do when your commander burns his own...
whether you ever find yourself in command of an invading army,and surrounded by a numerically...
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naval superstitions - a sailor s antiquated guide...
It’s that time of year once again! Where children and adults alike dress up,travel to fun parties,...
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john paul jones and the north channel naval duel
Dear reader,have you heard of John Paul Jones? Prior to working at the Naval Institute, I would have...
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ticonderoga: the almost first steam powered...
Demologos,later renamed Fulton after its creator Robert Fulton, was the first steam-powered vessel...
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the uss essex from mutiny to f 35s
As reported by USNI News,the USS Essex quietly deployed last Tuesday, 10 July. [Essex Amphibious...
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earn your ink: celebrate national tattoo day!
Getting “inked” is a tradition which spans back to the age of sail before the U.S. established...
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here s how the french created military aviation
On June 26,1794, the French army launched their military balloon, or L’Entreprenant,for...
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