Model of Italian heavy-cruiser Fiume - Overhead view

Fiume

A heavy cruiser of the Italian Regia Marina that saw extensive service during World War II

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Model of battlecruiser USS Lexington CC-1, port side

Lexington, USS (CC-1)

The Lexington as originally intended as a battlecruiser. She was converted to an aircraft carrier while still under construction.

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Model of HMS Hood - starboard quarter

Hood, HMS

When sunk by the German battelship Bismark, during the Battle of the Denmark Strait, of the 1418 men aboard, only 3 survived.

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PT 277

Early Higgins Patrol Torpedo (PT) Boat
RC with running torpedoes

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Model of three PT Boats - Early ELCO 77, Late ELCO 80, Late Higgins

PT Boat Series

80′ ELCO, 77′ ELCO, and 78′ Higgins PT Boats – 1 hull of each type, each with 2 interchangeable decks to show early and late model deck and weapon layouts

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Pilothouse

Pilot Boat Virginia

Second pilot boat named Virginia. Originally the yacht Pawnee, designed by naval engineers Cox and Stevens. Commissioned by the Virginia Pilots Association in 1932, she remained in VPA service until 1971 when she was relieved by a third Virginia.

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Model of tug 'Mariner' - deckhouse from port quarter

Mariner

Three models built to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Lyon Shipyard, formerly Moon Shipyard and Repair Corporation.  ‘Mariner’ was one of their early tugs.

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