USS Conquest (AM-488) — USS Conquest (MSO 488) was an Aggressive class minesweeper in the United States Navy. Conquest was laid down by the J. L. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp. at Tacoma in Washington on 26 March 1953 as AM 488, launched on 20 March 1954 by Mrs. C. D.… … Wikipedia
USS Conquest (AMc-71) — was an Accentor class coastal minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. World War II service Conquest was placed in service 9 March 1942 and… … Wikipedia
USS Conquest (1812) — The first USS Conquest was a schooner in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. Conquest , formerly the merchant ship Genesee Packet , was purchased 8 October 1812 at Oswego, New York, for service on Lake Ontario under Commodore Isaac… … Wikipedia
USS Julia (1812) — The first USS Julia was a schooner in the United States Navy during the War of 1812.In September 1812, Lt. Melancthon T. Woolsey purchased Julia for the Navy on Lake Ontario. Julia , Sailing Master James Trant in command, sailed from Sackets… … Wikipedia
USS Thuban (AKA-19) — USS Thuban (AKA 19/LKA 19) was an Andromeda class attack cargo ship named after Thuban , the brightest star in the constellation Draco. Thuban was at one time the pole star and was important in ancient Egyptian religion. USS Thuban served as a… … Wikipedia
USS Millicoma (AO-73) — was a U.S. Navy fleet oiler which served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, winning eight battle stars for her dangerous work. Post war she was recommissioned and was placed under the control of the MSTS with a civilian crew until… … Wikipedia
USS New Jersey (BB-62) — USS New Jersey (BB 62), ( Big J or Black Dragon ) is an . New Jersey s next war cruise, 13 April–4 May 1944, began and ended at Majuro. She screened the carrier striking force which gave air support to the invasion of Aitape, Tanahmerah Bay and… … Wikipedia
USS Indianapolis (CA-35) — was a sclass|Portland|cruiser of the United States Navy. She holds a place in history due to the notorious circumstances of her demise, which was the worst single loss of life at sea in the history of the U.S. Navy. After delivering critical… … Wikipedia
USS South Dakota (BB-57) — was a battleship in the United States Navy from 1942 until 1947. The lead ship of her class, South Dakota was the third ship of the U.S. Navy to be named in honor of the 40th state.Birth of the ShipHer keel was laid down on 5 July 1939 at Camden … Wikipedia
USS William B. Preston (DD-344) — USS William B. Preston (DD 344/AVP 20/AVD 7) was a Clemson class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for William B. Preston. William B. Preston was laid down on 18 November 1918 at the Norfolk Navy Yard,… … Wikipedia