Once a proud World War II mine sweeper, this US Navy ship fought through brutal battles in the Pacific and survived one of ...
The US Navy’s history is replete with tales of mighty ships that have shaped the course of naval warfare. However, some of these ships, despite their significant impact, met an untimely end, being ...
On April 16, 1914, Daniels issued the infamous Order No. 99, ordering all U.S. Navy ships to officially become dry by July 1, 1914. (U.S. Navy) British, French, German, Spanish and Dutch navies ringed ...
Located along the San Joaquin River, Stockton has a rich maritime history dating back to the Gold Rush of the 1800s. Traders and supply ships would travel the river to supply crews in the gold fields ...
Even being blown overboard could not stop Cassin Young from saving his ship.
(FOX40.COM) — A hidden piece of Stockton history is preparing for a major transformation. The USS Lucid, a rare Navy minesweeper docked near the port of Stockton, is set to undergo a large-scale ...
Mayflower, Constitution, Titanic, Bismarck – these are all the names of legendary ships. History-changing ships. Ships that created legends and stories that were more than just their sails, ...
In a contraption of his own making, Glenn Curtiss took to the skies in 1911, boldly becoming the first American to fly a seaplane in a quick trip from Coronado’s North Island to San Diego Bay. The ...