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101HMAS Melbourne (R21) — The Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne (R21) was the lead ship of the Royal Navy s Majestic class of light aircraft carriers. Operating from 1955 until 1982, she was the third and final conventional aircraft carrierref|def| [I] to serve… …
102USS Stewart (DD-224) — The second USS Stewart (DD 224) was a Clemson class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Charles Stewart. Scuttled in a port, she was later raised by the Japanese and commissioned as Patrol Boat No. 102 . She …
103Hawker Hurricane variants — The Hawker Hurricane was a British single seat fighter aircraft designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd. Some versions were built in Canada by the Canada Car and Foundry Co Ltdflagicon|United Kingdom British VariantsHurricane Mk I …
104Thomas W. Lawson (ship) — The Thomas W. Lawson was a seven masted, steel hulled schooner originally planned for the Pacific trade, but then used primarily to haul coal and oil along the East Coast of the United States. Built in 1902, the ship holds the distinction of… …
105History of Missouri — The history of Missouri begins with France claiming the territory and selling it to the U.S. in 1803. Statehood came following a compromise in 1820. Missouri grew rapidly until the Civil War, which saw numerous small battles and control by the… …
106Kraken in popular culture — The sea monster Kraken has seen numerous appearances in fictional works and popular culture. This mythological monster has appeared as a villainous entity in a large number of mainstream and widely popular and notable films, television shows,… …
107North 26 — The North 26 is a boat designed by Julian D Everitt in 1982, Cowes UK, designer of the very successful E boat. Big brother to the E boat, intended for Yacht racing Inshore and in Junior Offshore Group races to rate under Channel now IRC… …
108Sunday Times Golden Globe Race — The Sunday Times Golden Globe Race was a non stop, single handed, round the world yacht race, held in 1968 ndash;1969, and was the first round the world yacht race. The race was controversial due to the failure by most competitors to finish the… …
109USS Trumbull (1776) — The second Trumbull one of the 13 frigates authorized by the Continental Congress on 13 December 1775 was probably laid down in March or April 1776 at Chatham, Connecticut, by John Cotton and was launched on 5 September 1776.Troubled LaunchAfter… …
110Coin ceremony — The Coin Ceremony is an event which takes place at the keel laying, in the early stages of a ship s construction. In it, the shipbuilders place one or two coins under the keelblock of the new ship to bless the ship and as a symbol of good fortune …
