Jacksonville, Florida
The USS “Florida” (BB-30), a dreadnought battleship, was commissioned into the United States Navy on this date in 1911. She was armed with a main battery of ten 12-inch guns, sixteen 5-inch guns, and two torpedo tubes. The USS Florida served during World War I Read More …
It’s an arrival more than a decade in the making. The USS Orleck, the most decorated post-World War II ship, sailed into Downtown Jacksonville to great fanfare on Saturday. The destroyer is expected to open in a couple of months as the floating Jacksonville Naval Museum, showcasing the “U.S. Read More …
Congratulations to the U.S. Navy celebrating their 245th birthday today. Thank you for upholding the tradition of serving with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. We appreciate your service!
The USS “Florida” (BB-30), a dreadnought battleship, was commissioned into the United States Navy on this date in 1911. She was armed with a main battery of ten 12-inch guns, sixteen 5-inch guns, and two torpedo tubes. The USS Florida served during World War I Read More …
ARC Gloria arrived at Naval Station Mayport for a scheduled port visit this morning. While in port, the crew of Gloria will engage with military leaders and the local community to strengthen the ties and partnership between the United States and Colombian navies. The ship Read More …
The keel of the USS “Florida” (BB-30) was laid during a ceremony at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on this date in 1909. It was a Florida-class dreadnought battleship which was commissioned in May of 1910. The ship had a displacement of 21,825 tons, was 521 Read More …
Five years ago this past Tuesday evening (September 29, 2015) the cargo ship El Faro departed JAXPORT on a routine round-trip voyage to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, just north of the Bahamas, Tropical Storm Joaquin was brewing. Joaquin intensified to a Category 4 hurricane Read More …