The largest warship to ever transit the Great Lakes. The 8-inch gun Heavy Cruiser USS Macon came through the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959 to officially open the new waterway. She is seen here in the Eisenhower Lock.

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On 13th of March, the Greek Frigate “HYDRA” as part of EUNAVFORASPIDES, and providing protection to a merchant ship, opened fired against 2 UAVs posing an imminent threat to the freedom of navigation. The action was effective in avoiding any damage to seafarers and merchant shipping.

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On this day in 1968 the Fleet Carrier HMS Victorious was paid off HMNB Portsmouth. The WW2 veteran had been extensively refitted since the war and was able to carry a variety of aircraft. A fire whilst in refit in 1967 was instrumental in her withdrawal.

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