Ghosts of World War II have resurfaced on the Danube. Due to the severe drop in the Danube’s water level, Nazi military ships have emerged in Serbia. The vessels were deliberately sunk in 1944 during the German retreat to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Red Army. Around 200 ships, barges, and tugboats may still be lying on the riverbed near Prahovo. The wrecks are obstructing navigation, and some of the vessels may still contain ammunition. With support from the EU, Serbia has begun raising the wrecks and clearing the river.
River-class Batch 1 offshore patrol vessel HMS Mersey, used for fishery protection, maritime security, and sovereignty patrols around UK waters.
On March 5, 2018, shipyard workers examined the propellers of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68), which were clearly visible after the ship was placed in Dry Dock 6 at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington. Draining the dock revealed the ship’s lower stern, including the propulsion system usually hidden beneath the waterline.
Austal USA launches AFDM 15, the U.S. Navy’s first Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium built in more than 40 years. The dock can service DDG, CGs, LCS, & LSDs etc. Mobile, Alabama, July, 2026.
U.S. Navy expands Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyer fleet with USS William Charette christening. https://www.facebook.com/gdbathironworks/posts/today-bath-iron-works-proudly-celebrated-an-important-moment-as-the-future-uss-w/1445629464256422/
A rare sight of two frigates at sea together: HMS St Albans hands over to HMS Somerset after a joint operation, tracking Russian warships in the English Channel, April 2026.
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