Historical foundation for future capabilities: Naval Sea Systems Command supports USS Monitor recovery

Article Abstract:

The discovery and recovery of the USS Monitor, an ironclad warship from the Civil War, began in 1998, and is jointly led by the Naval Sea Systems Command and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. The ship's engine is supposed to be removed in 2001, and its turret in 2002. The wreck has served as an excellent training location for personnel.

Discovery and exploration, Ships, United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States. Naval Sea Systems Command, Monitor (Ship)

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Naval guns; torpedoes; mines

Article Abstract:

The histories, strategic mission, battles, maintenance, speed, sizes, modernization, powerplants, and homeports of the US Navy's naval guns, torpedoes, and mines are analyzed and listed.

Equipment and supplies, Torpedoes, Submarine mines, Naval warfare, Mines, Submarine, Naval tactics

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Naval vessels under construction

Article Abstract:

A table lists vessel type, name, and delivery date by company. Accomapnying graphs shows SCN funding levels 1996-2007, plus navy ships under construction yearly totals 1997-2006.

Statistics, Illustration, Defense industry, Defense spending

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