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81HMCS Shearwater (K02) — HMCS Shearwater was a commissioned sloop and later submarine tender serving in the Royal Canadian Navy. She saw service with the RCN through World War I.HMCS Shearwater was a sloop originally commissioned warship|HMS|Shearwater|1900 for the Royal …
82Frigate — For the bird, see Frigatebird. A frigate /ˈfrɪgɪt/ [frĭg ĭt] is a warship. The term has been used for warships of many sizes and roles over the past few centuries.In the 18th century, the term referred to ships which were as long as a ship of the …
83USS Venetia (SP-431) — was a large 589 gross ton steam yacht leased by the U.S. Navy during World War I. She was heavily armed with for 3 inch guns and depth charges, and was assigned duties of a patrol craft, escorting ships in convoy on the North Atlantic Ocean, and… …
84List of maritime disasters — An advertisement for soap, using RMS Titanic (1912) A maritime disaster is an event which usually involves a ship or ships and can involve military action. Due to the nature of maritime travel, there is often a large loss of life. This transport… …
85Ocean boarding vessel — Ocean boarding vessels (OBVs) were merchant ships taken over by the Royal Navy for the purpose of enforcing wartime blockades by intercepting and boarding foreign vessels. Ships Ship Date launched/ completed Date requisitioned/ commissioned… …
87Submarine — For other uses, see Submarine (disambiguation). A Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Oyashio class submarine in 2006 A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation below the surface of the water. It differs from a submersible, which… …
88Patrol boat — This article is about the naval vessel. For the Australian TV series, see Patrol Boat (TV series). Canadian Forces Kingston class Patrol boat …
89Augustus Agar — Infobox Military Person name=Augustus Agar lived= 4 January 1890 30 December 1968 placeofbirth=Kandy, Ceylon placeofdeath=Alton, Hampshire caption=( Photo submitted by Simon Manchee ) nickname=Gus allegiance=United Kingdom branch=Royal Navy… …
90Convoy rescue ship — During the Second World War purpose built convoy rescue ships accompanied some Atlantic convoys to rescue survivors from ships which had been attacked. Rescue ships were typically small freighters with passenger accommodations. Conversion to… …
