st george

1839 – Twenty miles off the coast of Cuba, 53 rebelling African slaves led by Joseph Cinqué take over the slave ship Amistad.

1945 - USS Barb (SS-220) bombards Japanese installations on Kaihyo Island, Japan; first successful use of rockets against shore positions.
1946 - Establishment of VX-3 to evaluate adaptability of helicopters to naval purposes.
1950 - USS Juneau and 2 British ships sink 5 of 6 attacking North Korean torpedo boats and gunboats.
1967 - During Operation Bear Claw, Seventh Fleet Amphibious Force conducts helicopter assault 12 miles inland at Con Thien.

You found her my friend, well done.

Your turn

Thanks William, I'm still after that book.

Hi William,

Good luck with the build. What plans are you using?

Cheers mate.

Next from me-

Good Luck

USS Proteus?

Looks like a repair ship with the guns removed.

JULY 01

1782 - American privateers attack Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
1800 - First convoy duty; USS Essex escorts convoy of merchant ships from East Indies to U.S.
1801 - U.S. squadron under Commodore Dale enters Mediterranean to strike Barbary Pirates.
1914 - Prohibition of alcohol begins in the Navy.  
1918 - USS Covington hit without warning by two torpedoes from German Submarine U-86 and sank the next day.
1933 - USS Constitution commences tour of principal U.S. seaports.
 

Hi Ed,

A great build log and a real joy to watch a craftsman at work.

Anja you left the name still visible.  It's the SS No Smoking

Nice looking rigging Augie. Have a great trip.

Chris, great work on the boats mate. I do like the clinker built cutter. Are the oars photo etched brass?

Hi TJ,

Welcome back, I look forward to seeing your Triton being built.

Nigel,

A true work of art. I can't wait to see what you do with the decorations. Great work mate.

1900 - A major fire broke out on a Pier in New Jersey ( Pier 3 in Hoboken ) engulfing 4 German ships that were docked and spreading to over 27 ships before the fire was bought under control .  
1943 - Third Fleet Amphibious Force lands troops on Rendova Island while naval gunfire silences Japanese artillery
1951 - Naval Administration of Marianas ends

Hi Graetan,

I do like the finish you have achieved on your model. It really sets it off well.

So sad to hear about your Connie.   I was enjoying the build log.

1377 - French invasion fleet lands at Rye England.

1694 - Dutch fleet attacks French grain transports.

1807 – Russo-Turkish War: Admiral Dmitry Senyavin destroys the Ottoman fleet in the Battle of Athos.

1925 - Ships and men from 11th and 12th Naval Districts assist in relief after earthquake at Santa Barbara , CA.
1950 - Truman authorizes sea blockade of the Korean coast.
1950 - USS Juneau fires first naval shore bombardment of Korean Conflict.

1986 - Richard Branson on the 72 ft powerboat Virgin Challenger II smashes the world record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic beating the previous record-holder, the SS United States, which has held the title since 1952 . Although Virgin Challenger II broke the record, the Hales' trustees refused to award the Blue Riband trophy because the boat did not have a commercial maritime purpose and had stopped to refuel.

2002 – Naval clashes between South Korea and North Korea lead to the death of six South Korean sailors and sinking of a North Korean vessel.

Great work on the treenails and those scuttle covers look great too.

Happy Birthday  Sjors 

I've been looking around for the Dremel motto-saw and found it cheapest on line at the Home Depot for $89 with free shipping.

Hi Elmir,

Nice to see you putting the extra details in, like cargo.

Sounds interesting. And we have some very nice Card models being built on this site.

Paddy,

That did produce a nice finish, where do you get that from?

Ray,

Nice work on the coppering mate.