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Missing bow of World War II cruiser found after 83 years

On Nov. 30, 1942, the USS New Orleans was in the middle of a pitched battle off of Guadalcanal. A Japanese torpedo scored a direct hit on the bow of the U.S. Navy cruiser. The blast ignited the ship’s ...
Southeast Missourian

Historic WWII ship to visit Cape Girardeau

Southeast Missouri residents will be able to visit and tour the USS LST 325, a World War II naval ship, in late September in Cape Girardeau. According to a news release, the ship’s crew will educate ...
Iowa Public Radio

Historic World War II ship found in the Pacific Ocean

Scientists and explorers have found the severed bow of a damaged World War II warship. A team aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus found the USS New Orleans 675 meters deep in the Solomon Islands' ...
Army Times on MSN

This WWII submarine was the last US boat to notch a torpedo kill - until this week

The Torsk's sinking of the Japanese vessel marked the last U.S. submarine kill for over eight decades - that is until March 3, 2026.

Contractor on scene at Buffalo Naval Park To remove residue fuel, oily water from WWII-era ship and sub

First step in preparation to move ship, sub to Erie, PA drydock repair work underway ...