Naval History and Heritage Command

Naval History and Heritage Command

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Today in History
1812 - The frigate, USS Essex, commanded by Capt. David Porter, captures the merchant brig, Lamprey, in the Atlantic.
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Ship Histories
Compiled like an encyclopedia, the <a href="https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs.html">Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS)</a> is a historical listing of U.S. naval ships. Learn about the DANFS ship of the week, <a href="https://www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/m/mason-ii.html"> <i>Mason</i> (DE-529). </a><a></a>
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Ship Histories
Compiled like an encyclopedia, the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS) is a historical listing of U.S. naval ships. Learn about the DANFS ship of the week, Mason (DE-529).
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Kite Balloons
Kite Balloons in Escorts: O. N. I. Publication No. 46
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Kite Balloons
Kite Balloons in Escorts: O. N. I. Publication No. 46
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Art Exhibits
From undersea to outer space, follow the Navy through history with highlights from our art collection.
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Art Exhibits
From undersea to outer space, follow the Navy through history with highlights from our art collection.
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Life in the Navy
Nuclear Navy
Incorporating nuclear energy to naval vessels revolutionized naval warfare.
Life in the Navy
Nuclear Navy
Incorporating nuclear energy to naval vessels revolutionized naval warfare.
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Archival Records
Interested in the Navy's operational history? NHHC archivists catalog reams of documents, including deck logs, organizational records, and command operations reports.
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Archival Records
Interested in the Navy's operational history? NHHC archivists catalog reams of documents, including deck logs, organizational records, and command operations reports.
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Historic Photos
Find images from throughout naval history in our growing online photo collection.
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Historic Photos
Find images from throughout naval history in our growing online photo collection.
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