Ocean 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… … Wikipedia
Ocean liner — The Queen Mary (1936) is one of the last surviving ocean liners. An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long distance maritime routes according to a schedule. Liners may also carry cargo or … Wikipedia
Indian Ocean raid — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Indian Ocean raid caption=British heavy cruisers Dorsetshire and Cornwall under Japanese air attack and heavily damaged on April 5, 1942. partof=World War II, Pacific War date=31 March ndash; 10 April 1942 place … Wikipedia
Indian Ocean — an ocean S of Asia, E of Africa, and W of Australia. 28,357,000 sq. mi. (73,444,630 sq. km). * * * Indian Ocean Introduction Indian Ocean Background: The Indian Ocean is the third largest of the world s five oceans (after the Pacific Ocean and… … Universalium
List of aircraft carriers by country — The list of aircraft carriers by country includes all aircraft carriers organized by country of origin and service. Where appropriate, a single ship may be listed under multiple countries. See also : * List of aircraft carriers * List of aircraft … Wikipedia
Aircraft carriers of the Royal Australian Navy — The Royal Australian Navy, while significant in the Asia Pacific region, has never been a major global force. As with many smaller navies after World War II, the RAN made a decision to develop a naval air arm and operate aircraft carriers. Due to … Wikipedia
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Atlantic Ocean — an ocean bounded by North America and South America in the Western Hemisphere and by Europe and Africa in the Eastern Hemisphere. ab. 31,530,000 sq. mi. (81,663,000 sq. km); with connecting seas ab. 41,000,000 sq. mi. (106,100,000 sq. km);… … Universalium
Mid-Ocean Escort Force — (MOEF) referred to the organization of anti submarine escorts for World War II trade convoys between Canada and the British Isles. The allocation of United States, British, and Canadian escorts to these convoys reflected preferences of the United … Wikipedia
Great Ocean Walk — Infobox Hiking trail Name=Great Ocean Walk Photo=The Twelve Apostles Victoria Australia 2006.jpg Caption=The Twelve Apostles Location=Victoria, Australia Length=Convert|91|km|mi|0 Start/End Points=Apollo Bay, The Twelve Apostles (Victoria)… … Wikipedia
