Author Archives: David Arkwright

The Armada Arg replenishment ship ARA Patagonia (B-1) carried out operations with the aviso ARA Puerto Argentino (A-21) near Bahía Blanca as part of the initial operations for the 2024-2025 Antarctic season.

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On 6th January, in 1945, USS Mississippi (BB-41) was hit by a kamikaze during the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf. While en route to Pearl Harbor for repairs, the skipper developed a plan to upgrade the guns and add more A.A. weapons to all available deck space. The plan was so practical that the Navy was able to quickly implement it. The Mississippi returned to service three months later with a 300% increase in firepower.

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The 7th Astute-class submarine is to be named HMS Achilles, as approved by The King. The name is appropriate in light of the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day. Six ships have previously borne the name, earning six battle honours, including the River Plate and Okinawa. In a surprising announcement on Sunday evening, the Royal Navy announced their name change.

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In 1983, the destroyer USS Fife (DD-991) was slightly damaged in a collision with a Soviet frigate that was attempting to approach USS Ranger (CV-61) in the Arabian Sea. The captain of the Razyaschy claimed he signaled that his ship’s steering had failed, but the U.S. Navy stated it was a common excuse used by the Soviets to get close to other vessels.

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