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USS Ajax (AR-6) moored in the lagoon at Diego Garcia, circa 6 July to 12 October 1980. with USS Kirk (DE-1087), USS Racine (LST-1191) and USS Frederick (LST-1184) alongside.

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HMS Liverpool undergoing repairs at the Mare Island Shipyard on the West Coast of the United States on 26 June 1941. During the process, shipyard workers had to rebuild the entire bow structure (lost due to Italian torpedoes) as well as assemble a new triple 152mm turret for HMS Liverpool. The opportunity was also taken to overhaul the cruiser while also fitting new anti-aircraft guns and other equipment. To permit the cruiser to steam from the Mediterranean all the way to California required the fitting of a temporary bow. The lower section of this bow is still visible in the photo.

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On this day in 1982, HMS Sheffield is hit by Argentine Exocet becoming the first Royal Navy ship lost in action since 1945. Though the missile did not detonate it started fires that killed 20 sailors. 260 were rescued by HMS Arrow. HMS Sheffield later sank under tow.

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On this day 120 years ago in 1905, Fort Blockhouse in Gosport passed from the British Army to the Royal Navy as Submarine base HMS Dolphin, to 1998. There has been a military presence at the site since 1431 due to its location at the mouth of Portsmouth Hbr. Due disposal this year.

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