Alternative Fuel Test in U.S. Navy Gas Turbine Milestone Reached
U.S. Navy plans to get at least half its fuel from alternative sources by 2020, & an algol/diesel blend has fuelled a destroyer test run with success.
Nov 21, 2011
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George Backwell
National Treasures: HMS Warrior – UK's First Ironclad Warship
BBC TV's National Treasures Live team reveals restored sick berth on HMS Warrior. Read about the early days of Britain's first ironclad, armoured frigate
Aug 17, 2011
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Elaine Findlay
Popoffkas - Circular Warships of the Imperial Russian Navy
A major naval arms race began in the 1860's, that brought many innovations to the art of Naval warfare. Popoffkas were not one of the era's triumphs.
Nov 3, 2010
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Norman Carless
On the Way to Inventing the Submarine: Difficult early days
Humans first sailed Earth's seas thousands of years ago, But voyaging beneath the surface was a unique adventure full of problems that needed time to solve.
Oct 5, 2010
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Brenda Ralph Lewis
Navy Christens USNS Washington Chambers as Cargo Carrier
The U.S. Navy christened and launched its newest cargo ship, the USNS Washington Chambers, on Sept. 11, 2010, after construction lasting just over one year.
Sep 18, 2010
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Jane Anderson
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An expert cook, Findlay's passion for food is evidenced by the size of her kitchen and her library of old recipe books