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1 month ago
Almirante Brown was ordered as part of Argentina’s effort to maintain naval parity with neighbouring Brazil and Chile. The cruiser was constructed by the Italian shipbuilding firm Ansaldo at Genoa in Italy. She was laid down in 1927, launched in 1929, and commissioned into Argentine service in 1931. The vessel was the lead ship of a two-cruiser class that also included ARA Veinticinco de Mayo. The design was closely related to contemporary Italian heavy cruisers, particularly in hull form and propulsion layout. Standard displacement was approximately 6,800 tonnes, with a full-load displacement exceeding 9,000 tonnes. The cruiser measured about 170 metres in length and was powered by steam turbines capable of producing roughly 85,000 shaft horsepower. This machinery allowed the ship to reach speeds of around 32 knots, making her one of the fastest warships in South American service at the time. Armament consisted primarily of six 190 mm guns mounted in three twin turrets, two forward and one aft. This main battery was supported by secondary guns, anti-aircraft weapons, and torpedo tubes. Armour protection was relatively light, consistent with cruiser design philosophy of the era, which prioritised speed and firepower over heavy protection.

Almirante Brown was ordered as part of Argentina’s effort to maintain naval parity with neighbouring Brazil and Chile. The cruiser was constructed by the Italian shipbuilding firm Ansaldo at Genoa in Italy. She was laid down in 1927, launched in 1929, and commissioned into Argentine service in 1931. The vessel was the lead ship of a two-cruiser class that also included ARA Veinticinco de Mayo. The design was closely related to contemporary Italian heavy cruisers, particularly in hull form and propulsion layout. Standard displacement was approximately 6,800 tonnes, with a full-load displacement exceeding 9,000 tonnes. The cruiser measured about 170 metres in length and was powered by steam turbines capable of producing roughly 85,000 shaft horsepower. This machinery allowed the ship to reach speeds of around 32 knots, making her one of the fastest warships in South American service at the time. Armament consisted primarily of six 190 mm guns mounted in three twin turrets, two forward and one aft. This main battery was supported by secondary guns, anti-aircraft weapons, and torpedo tubes. Armour protection was relatively light, consistent with cruiser design philosophy of the era, which prioritised speed and firepower over heavy protection.

Argentine Heavy Cruiser Almirante Brown (C-1)
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1 month ago
The Japanese heavy cruiser Kako was one of the earliest heavy cruisers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy under the limitations of the Washington Naval Treaty. She was the second vessel of the Furutaka class, which represented Japan’s first generation of treaty-compliant heavy cruisers designed to combine strong armament with high speed and long operational range. Kako was laid down at Kawasaki Shipyard in Kobe in 1922, launched in 1925, and commissioned in 1926. Like her sister ship Furutaka, she was initially armed with six 200 mm guns in single turrets, arranged along the centreline. This configuration reflected pre-treaty cruiser design concepts but soon proved less efficient than newer turret arrangements. During a major modernisation in the mid-1930s, Kako was rebuilt with three twin 203 mm gun turrets, significantly improving her firepower and combat effectiveness. The refit also included upgraded torpedo armament, improved aircraft handling facilities, and enhanced machinery performance. By the time the Pacific War began in December 1941, Kako served with Cruiser Division 6 alongside Furutaka, Aoba, and Kinugasa. The division supported Japanese amphibious operations across the western Pacific. In August 1942, Kako participated in the Battle of Savo Island, part of the Guadalcanal campaign. During this night engagement, Japanese cruiser forces surprised Allied naval units and sank several cruisers in one of the most decisive Japanese surface victories of the war. Despite surviving the battle itself, Kako was lost shortly afterward. On 10 August 1942, while returning to base at Kavieng, she was attacked by the American submarine USS S-44. The submarine fired a spread of torpedoes that struck the cruiser, causing catastrophic damage. Kako sank rapidly, with the loss of 68 crew, although another 649 were rescued.

The Japanese heavy cruiser Kako was one of the earliest heavy cruisers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy under the limitations of the Washington Naval Treaty. She was the second vessel of the Furutaka class, which represented Japan’s first generation of treaty-compliant heavy cruisers designed to combine strong armament with high speed and long operational range. Kako was laid down at Kawasaki Shipyard in Kobe in 1922, launched in 1925, and commissioned in 1926. Like her sister ship Furutaka, she was initially armed with six 200 mm guns in single turrets, arranged along the centreline. This configuration reflected pre-treaty cruiser design concepts but soon proved less efficient than newer turret arrangements. During a major modernisation in the mid-1930s, Kako was rebuilt with three twin 203 mm gun turrets, significantly improving her firepower and combat effectiveness. The refit also included upgraded torpedo armament, improved aircraft handling facilities, and enhanced machinery performance. By the time the Pacific War began in December 1941, Kako served with Cruiser Division 6 alongside Furutaka, Aoba, and Kinugasa. The division supported Japanese amphibious operations across the western Pacific. In August 1942, Kako participated in the Battle of Savo Island, part of the Guadalcanal campaign. During this night engagement, Japanese cruiser forces surprised Allied naval units and sank several cruisers in one of the most decisive Japanese surface victories of the war. Despite surviving the battle itself, Kako was lost shortly afterward. On 10 August 1942, while returning to base at Kavieng, she was attacked by the American submarine USS S-44. The submarine fired a spread of torpedoes that struck the cruiser, causing catastrophic damage. Kako sank rapidly, with the loss of 68 crew, although another 649 were rescued.

Japanese Heavy Cruiser Kako in 1926 www.destinationsjourney.com/japanese-hea... #maritimehistory #navalhistory #IJN #ImperialJapaneseNavy #Kako #heavycruiser #cruiser

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2 months ago
The Japanese heavy cruiser Furutaka was one of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s earliest attempts to build a treaty-era cruiser optimised for surface combat. She was laid down in 1922 at the Kure Naval Arsenal and commissioned in 1926, becoming the lead ship of her class. Designed before the Washington Naval Treaty limitations were fully understood, Furutaka reflected evolving Japanese cruiser doctrine rather than a settled design philosophy. As completed, Furutaka displaced about 7,100 tonnes standard and carried a main armament of six 200 mm guns mounted in single turrets. This arrangement soon proved inefficient, as the low rate of fire and limited protection restricted combat effectiveness. Her propulsion system, based on geared turbines and oil-fired boilers, produced a top speed of roughly 34 knots, giving her the ability to operate with destroyer flotillas and fast task groups. Protection was modest, with thin belt armour and limited deck coverage, a common compromise for cruisers of her generation. Between 1937 and 1939, Furutaka underwent an extensive modernisation that transformed her into a true heavy cruiser. The single gun mounts were replaced by three twin 203 mm turrets, her torpedo armament was expanded with quadruple launchers for the Type 93 “Long Lance” torpedo, and her superstructure was rebuilt to improve command facilities and anti-aircraft defence. These changes significantly enhanced her offensive power, though stability remained a concern. During the Second World War, Furutaka served with Cruiser Division 6 and participated in early Japanese operations in the Pacific, including the invasions of Guam and Wake Island. Her most notable action occurred during the Battle of Cape Esperance in October 1942, part of the Guadalcanal campaign. In a confused night engagement with United States Navy forces, Furutaka was hit by gunfire and torpedoes, suffering severe damage. She sank on 12 October 1942

The Japanese heavy cruiser Furutaka was one of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s earliest attempts to build a treaty-era cruiser optimised for surface combat. She was laid down in 1922 at the Kure Naval Arsenal and commissioned in 1926, becoming the lead ship of her class. Designed before the Washington Naval Treaty limitations were fully understood, Furutaka reflected evolving Japanese cruiser doctrine rather than a settled design philosophy. As completed, Furutaka displaced about 7,100 tonnes standard and carried a main armament of six 200 mm guns mounted in single turrets. This arrangement soon proved inefficient, as the low rate of fire and limited protection restricted combat effectiveness. Her propulsion system, based on geared turbines and oil-fired boilers, produced a top speed of roughly 34 knots, giving her the ability to operate with destroyer flotillas and fast task groups. Protection was modest, with thin belt armour and limited deck coverage, a common compromise for cruisers of her generation. Between 1937 and 1939, Furutaka underwent an extensive modernisation that transformed her into a true heavy cruiser. The single gun mounts were replaced by three twin 203 mm turrets, her torpedo armament was expanded with quadruple launchers for the Type 93 “Long Lance” torpedo, and her superstructure was rebuilt to improve command facilities and anti-aircraft defence. These changes significantly enhanced her offensive power, though stability remained a concern. During the Second World War, Furutaka served with Cruiser Division 6 and participated in early Japanese operations in the Pacific, including the invasions of Guam and Wake Island. Her most notable action occurred during the Battle of Cape Esperance in October 1942, part of the Guadalcanal campaign. In a confused night engagement with United States Navy forces, Furutaka was hit by gunfire and torpedoes, suffering severe damage. She sank on 12 October 1942

Japanese Heavy Cruiser Furutaka
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Snapshots of Naval History
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4 months ago
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Sometime in September 1940, the Italian Regia Marina heavy cruiser Zara.

#zara #italy #regiamarina #italian #warship #heavycruiser #cruiser #ship #ww2 #worldwar2 #worldwartwo #navalhistory #history #snapshot

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Snapshots of Naval History
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5 months ago
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A propaganda snapshot of the Reichsmarine Panzerschiff Admiral Scheer prior to 1935.

#scheer #panzerschiff #heavycruiser #cruiser #kriegsmarine #germany #Deutschland #warship #ship #navalhistory #history

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6 months ago
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In 1943, the Kriegsmarine heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen is at anchor around Gotenhafen.

#prinzeugen #heavycruiser #cruiser #kreuzer #germany #kriegsmarine #warship #ship #ww2 #worldwar2 #war #warfare #navalhistory #history

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7 months ago

British Heavy Cruiser HMS Vindictive. Converted to an aircraft carrier www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #AircraftCarrier, #Cruiser, #HeavyCruiser, #HMSVindictive, #MaritimeHistory, #Naval, #NavalHistory, #Navy, #RepairShip, #RoyalNavy, #Warship

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7 months ago
British Heavy Cruiser HMS London

British Heavy Cruiser HMS London

British Heavy Cruiser HMS London in Sep 1941 www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #cruiser #heavycruiser #HMSLondon #maritimehistory #naval #NavalHistory #Navy #RoyalNavy #warship #WW2

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7 months ago
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British Heavy Cruiser HMS Raleigh - Destination's Journey British Heavy Cruiser HMS Raleigh HMS Raleigh was a Hawkins-class heavy cruiser (along with her sister ships HMS Hawkins, Effingham, Frobisher and Vindictive), ordered in 1915 under the First World Wa...

British Heavy Cruiser HMS Raleigh www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #MaritimeHistory
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7 months ago
HMS Effingham a Hawkins class heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy

HMS Effingham a Hawkins class heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy

HMS Effingham a Hawkins class heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy. Lost during the Norwegian campaign in 1940. www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #NavalHistory #MaritimeHistory #RoyalNavy #HeavyCruiser #HMSEffingham

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7 months ago
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British Heavy Cruiser HMS Frobisher - Destination's Journey British Heavy Cruiser HMS Frobisher HMS Frobisher a Hawkins-class heavy cruiser (along with her sisters HMS Hawkins (the name ship), HMS Raleigh, HMS Frobisher, HMS Effingham, and HMS Cavendish (later...

British Heavy Cruiser HMS Frobisher www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #cruiser #heavycruiser #HMSFrobisher #maritimehistory #naval #NavalHistory #Navy #RoyalNavy #warship

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7 months ago
HMS Hawkins was the lead ship of the Hawkins-class heavy cruisers, built for the Royal Navy during World War I. Conceived in 1915 as a response to German commerce raiders, she was designed to be fast, have long endurance, and be heavily armed with 7.5-inch guns – larger than those on contemporary British light cruisers. Although launched in 1917, she entered service in 1919, after the war had ended. During her career, Hawkins served on the China Station, with the Atlantic Fleet, and in the Second World War primarily on convoy escort and patrol duties. She was reclassified as a heavy cruiser under the London Naval Treaty of 1930 due to her gun calibre exceeding 6.1 inches. She was scrapped in 1947.

HMS Hawkins was the lead ship of the Hawkins-class heavy cruisers, built for the Royal Navy during World War I. Conceived in 1915 as a response to German commerce raiders, she was designed to be fast, have long endurance, and be heavily armed with 7.5-inch guns – larger than those on contemporary British light cruisers. Although launched in 1917, she entered service in 1919, after the war had ended. During her career, Hawkins served on the China Station, with the Atlantic Fleet, and in the Second World War primarily on convoy escort and patrol duties. She was reclassified as a heavy cruiser under the London Naval Treaty of 1930 due to her gun calibre exceeding 6.1 inches. She was scrapped in 1947.

HMS Hawkins was the lead ship of the Hawkins-class heavy cruisers, built for the Royal Navy during World War I.
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7 months ago
HMS York was laid down at the shipyard of John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland, on 16 May 1926. She was launched on 17 July 1928, and commissioned into the Royal Navy on 1 May 1930. HMS York served extensively during World War II. She participated in the Norwegian Campaign in 1940, and she was later deployed to the Mediterranean Sea. On 26 March 1941, she was badly damaged by two Italian explosive motor boats in a dawn attack at Suda Bay, north Crete. The motorboats, each armed with 300-kg (667 lb) charges in the bows, were piloted by Italian Navy officers. Two boiler rooms and one engine room were flooded and the ship was run aground to prevent her sinking. On 18 May, a Luftwaffe air attack further damaged York. She was subsequently scuttled after her guns were wrecked.

HMS York was laid down at the shipyard of John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland, on 16 May 1926. She was launched on 17 July 1928, and commissioned into the Royal Navy on 1 May 1930. HMS York served extensively during World War II. She participated in the Norwegian Campaign in 1940, and she was later deployed to the Mediterranean Sea. On 26 March 1941, she was badly damaged by two Italian explosive motor boats in a dawn attack at Suda Bay, north Crete. The motorboats, each armed with 300-kg (667 lb) charges in the bows, were piloted by Italian Navy officers. Two boiler rooms and one engine room were flooded and the ship was run aground to prevent her sinking. On 18 May, a Luftwaffe air attack further damaged York. She was subsequently scuttled after her guns were wrecked.

HMS York was a heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy. She was seriously damaged by Italian explosive motor boats at Crete and scuttled www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory #HMSYork #Cruiser #HeavyCruiser #RoyalNavy #WW2 #Navy #Naval #SecondWorldWar #WorldWarTwo

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Yul Tolbert
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8 months ago
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#babylon5 #battlestargalactica #b5 #bsg #galactica #omega #destroyer #heavycruiser #spaceships #warships #scienceficton #scifi #fanart #art

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9 months ago
The French heavy cruiser Duquesne was the lead ship of her class class. Following her commissioning, Duquesne served primarily in the Mediterranean, participating in various training exercises and goodwill missions. In January 1940, she was involved in the search for the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee. After the British executed Operation Catapult in June 1940, Duquesne was disarmed and interned in Alexandria, Egypt, along with other French warships. In June 1943 she re-joined the Allied cause and was rearmed. She was incorporated into the Free French Naval Forces (FNFL) on 24 June 1943. After the war, Duquesne participated in the re-establishment of French rule in Indo-China. This continued until April 1947. Following her return to France, Duquesne was repurposed as an amphibious forces depot ship in Arzew, Algeria, from late 1948. She remained in this capacity until she was stricken from the naval register on 2 July 1955 and subsequently sold for scrap.

The French heavy cruiser Duquesne was the lead ship of her class class. Following her commissioning, Duquesne served primarily in the Mediterranean, participating in various training exercises and goodwill missions. In January 1940, she was involved in the search for the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee. After the British executed Operation Catapult in June 1940, Duquesne was disarmed and interned in Alexandria, Egypt, along with other French warships. In June 1943 she re-joined the Allied cause and was rearmed. She was incorporated into the Free French Naval Forces (FNFL) on 24 June 1943. After the war, Duquesne participated in the re-establishment of French rule in Indo-China. This continued until April 1947. Following her return to France, Duquesne was repurposed as an amphibious forces depot ship in Arzew, Algeria, from late 1948. She remained in this capacity until she was stricken from the naval register on 2 July 1955 and subsequently sold for scrap.

The French heavy cruiser Duquesne www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #cruiser #Duquesne #FrenchNavy #heavycruiser #HeavyCruiserDuquesne #Marinenationale #maritimehistory #naval #Navy #SecondWorldWar #warship #WorldWarTwo #WW2

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9 months ago
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Armor plate, steel decks and superstructure are a tumbled mass.’
#WW2 #SouthPacific #battleship #heavycruiser #bombing #BattleOfMidway #blackandwhitephotography #aerialphotography

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10 months ago
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French Heavy Cruiser Tourville - Destination's Journey Photographs of the French heavy cruiser Tourville of the Duquesne -class. Laid down on 4 March 1925 she was commissioned on 5 May 1928

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Snapshots of Naval History
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10 months ago
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The Italian Regia Marina heavy cruiser Gorizia is dockside in unknown port. She has a IMAM Ro.43 seaplane on her bow catapult.

#gorizia #cruiser #heavycruiser #warship #ship #italy #regiamarina #ww2 #worldwar2 #navalhistory #history #snapshot

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11 months ago
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A closeup snapshot of one of Prinz Eugen’s SL-8 Anti-Aircraft Directors. These domes were a unique identifier of most Kriegsmarine capital ships.

#prinzeugen #cruiser #heavycruiser #warship #ship #kriegsmarine #germany #ww2 #worldwar2 #history #navalhistory

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Scratch Bear
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11 months ago
Revell Kriegsmarine Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen 1/720 scale

Revell Kriegsmarine Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen 1/720 scale

Revell Kriegsmarine Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen 1/720 scale

Revell Kriegsmarine Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen 1/720 scale

Revell Kriegsmarine Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen 1/720 scale

Revell Kriegsmarine Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen 1/720 scale

Showcase-Sunday: Kriegsmarine Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen (Revell, 1/720). One of the oldest models I have, build in the mid 80s.
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The Delta 42
The Delta 42
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1 year ago
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#eagle #eaglewall 1/1200 #kriegsmarine #diorama #battleship #bismarck #pocketbattleship #heavycruiser #grafspee #lützow #type1936class #destroyer #diethervonroeder #type1934class #georgthiele #supplyship #altmark #modelships #eaglemodels #eaglewallmodels #worldwar2 #worldwarii #ww2 #wwii

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1 year ago
USS Guam (CB-2) was an Alaska-class large cruiser of the US Navy. Launched on12 November 1943, she was commission on 17 September 1944. She served in the Pacific for the last year of the war undertaking shore bombardment and anti-aircraft defense for the fast carriers. Post-war she was decommissioned in 1947 and sold for scrap in 1960.

USS Guam (CB-2) was an Alaska-class large cruiser of the US Navy. Launched on12 November 1943, she was commission on 17 September 1944. She served in the Pacific for the last year of the war undertaking shore bombardment and anti-aircraft defense for the fast carriers. Post-war she was decommissioned in 1947 and sold for scrap in 1960.

#USSGuamCB-2 was an #Alaska-class #largecruiser of the #USNavy. She served in the Pacific for the last year of #WW2. She was decommissioned in 1947 www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #cruiser #heavycruiser #battlecruiser #NavalHistory

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The Delta 42
The Delta 42
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1 year ago
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#eagle / #eaglewall 1/1200 #hmsexeter a #yorkclass #heavycruiser in the service of the #britishroyalnavy during #worldwarii #worldwar2 #wwii #ww2 #modelship #modelbuilding #royalnavy #eaglemodel #eaglewallmodel

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Progressive Rock Journal
Progressive Rock Journal
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1 year ago
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[News] Out-Side Music & Guerssen Records to release the 1973 album "Lucky Dog" by US project Heavy Cruiser Inventive and superbly produced Hard Rock with Psychedelic, Blues and Heavy Prog/proto-Metal touches by this studio side-project of Mama Lion.

[News] Out-Side Music & Guerssen Records to release the 1973 album "Lucky Dog" by US project Heavy Cruiser

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Progressive Rock Journal
Progressive Rock Journal
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1 year ago
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[News] Out-Side Music & Guerssen Records to release the 1972 self-titled album by US project Heavy Cruiser Psychedelic Hard Rock and Heavy Blues with loud fuzzed-out guitars, keyboards and inventive studio production / effects by this band led by the great Neil Merryweather and featuring the Mama Lion musi...

[News] Out-Side Music & Guerssen Records to release the 1972 self-titled album by US project Heavy Cruiser

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Snapshots of Naval History
Snapshots of Naval History
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1 year ago
Ship: Suffren Type: Suffren 1st Class Cruiser Nation: France - Marine Nationalé Location: Likely North Africa Date: Late 1930s Of the four ships of the class, Suffren is the easiest to identify because her unique forward superstructure. All of her sisters had a redesigned superstructure including a lower bridge area with a rangefinder fixed atop. The photographer gets an excellent view of the forward 203mm/50 Model 1924. Her 75mm/50 Model AA guns have attached gun shields. Though this gun was obsolete by the start World War 2. *photograph from a private collection Please like, follow, & share the page on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, & YouTube.

Ship: Suffren Type: Suffren 1st Class Cruiser Nation: France - Marine Nationalé Location: Likely North Africa Date: Late 1930s Of the four ships of the class, Suffren is the easiest to identify because her unique forward superstructure. All of her sisters had a redesigned superstructure including a lower bridge area with a rangefinder fixed atop. The photographer gets an excellent view of the forward 203mm/50 Model 1924. Her 75mm/50 Model AA guns have attached gun shields. Though this gun was obsolete by the start World War 2. *photograph from a private collection Please like, follow, & share the page on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, & YouTube.

In likely North Africa during the 1930s, a bow photo of Suffren of the Marine Nationalé.

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Snapshots of Naval History
Snapshots of Naval History
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1 year ago
Type: Trento & Zara Class Heavy Cruisers Nation: Italy - Regia Marina Location: Genoa, Italy Date: After late 1931 A group of men pose with a young officer & possibly two cadets on the bow of a Trento class heavy cruiser. In the background the forward superstructure of a Zara class heavy cruiser. *photograph from a private collection Please like, follow, & share the page on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, & YouTube. #trento #trentoclass #zara #zaraclass #heavycruiser #cruiser #warship #regiamarina #italy #genoa #genoaitaly #officer #sailor #navy #naval #navalhistory #militaryhistory #history #snapshot #oldphotograph #classicphotography #vintagephotography #blackandwhitephotography

Type: Trento & Zara Class Heavy Cruisers Nation: Italy - Regia Marina Location: Genoa, Italy Date: After late 1931 A group of men pose with a young officer & possibly two cadets on the bow of a Trento class heavy cruiser. In the background the forward superstructure of a Zara class heavy cruiser. *photograph from a private collection Please like, follow, & share the page on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, & YouTube. #trento #trentoclass #zara #zaraclass #heavycruiser #cruiser #warship #regiamarina #italy #genoa #genoaitaly #officer #sailor #navy #naval #navalhistory #militaryhistory #history #snapshot #oldphotograph #classicphotography #vintagephotography #blackandwhitephotography

Trento & Zara Class Heavy Cruisers
Italy - Regia Marina
Genoa, Italy
After late 1931

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The Delta 42
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1 year ago
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#airfix 1/1200 #navalhistoryseries #britishroyalnavy #battlecruiser #hmshood #heavycruiser #hmssuffolk #destroyer #hmscossack #hmseskimo #aircraftcarrier #hmsarkroyal #modelships #royalnavy #worldwarii #worldwar2 #ww2 #wwii

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1 year ago
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Airfix 1:600 scale model of HMS Suffolk as she appeared during the Battle of the Denmark Strait. www.destinationsjourney.com/scale-models... #Airfix #cruiser #heavycruiser #HMSSuffolk #HMSSuffolkModel #modelship #NavalHistory #RoyalNavy #scalemodel #WW2

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The Delta 42
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1 year ago
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#atlantis #uscombatfleet 1/1200 #usscanberra #baltimoreclass / #bostonclass #heavycruiser #usnavy #modelship #modelbuilding #postworldwar2 #postworldwarii #postwwii #postww2

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