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USS Texas is a former U.S. Navy battleship that served in World War I and II and became a museum ship in 1948. It is the only U.S. battleship to participate in all four amphibious landings in World War II and the first to mount anti-aircraft guns, launch an aircraft, and receive radar.
Learn about the history, geography, economy, and culture of Newport News, the fifth-most populous city in Virginia and a major port on the James River. Find out the origin of its name, its landmarks, its sports teams, and its notable people.
A comprehensive list of passenger ships engaged in transoceanic voyages, with details of their names, years, fates and images. Includes ships that were converted from liners to cruises, or vice versa, and ships that carried both cargo and passengers.
Hampton Roads is a name for a large natural harbor and a metropolitan area that includes cities, counties, and towns in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. The harbor is one of the world's largest and safest ports, and the region has a diverse economy, history, and culture.
Hampton is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, not part of any county. It has a history dating back to 1607, when it was first settled by English colonists, and is now part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.
Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) was a British passenger ship that operated as a transatlantic liner and a cruise ship for Cunard from 1969 to 2008. She is now a floating hotel and museum in Dubai, after several plans for her conversion and scrapping.
Learn about the history and current status of women serving in the U.S. Navy, from nurses and clerks to officers and SEALs. Find out how women have broken barriers and achieved milestones in the navy over a century.
The Intrepid Museum is a museum ship in New York City that displays aircraft, spacecraft, and other artifacts from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Space Shuttle program. It was founded in 1979 by a nonprofit organization and opened in 1982, and is located at Pier 86 on the Hudson River.