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Today in Naval History
February 25
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Year at a Glance
1933 - USS Ranger (CV 4), the US Navy's first true aircraft carrier, is launched.
On This Day

1861

The sloop of war Saratoga of the U.S. African Squadron captures the slaver sloop Express.

1917

Marines and a naval landing force from USS Connecticut (BB 18), USS Michigan (BB 27), and USS South Carolina (BB 26) move into Guantanamo City, Cuba to protect American citizens during the sugar revolt.

1933

USS Ranger (CV 4), the US Navy's first true aircraft carrier, is launched.

1944

USS Hoe (SS 258) attacks a Japanese convoy at the mouth of Davao Gulf, sinking the fleet tanker Nissho Maru and damaging the fleet tanker Kyokuto Maru, while USS Rasher (SS 269) sinks Japanese army cargo ship Ryusei Maru and freighter Tango Maru off the north coast of Bali.

1991

During Operation Desert Storm, USS Wisconsin (BB 64) and USS Missouri (BB 63) provide naval gunfire support and other operations.