Model of USS Olympia (C-6) - starboard side

Olympia, USS (C-6)

This vessel became famous as the flagship of Commodore George Dewey at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War in 1898.

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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 USS Aries, PHM-5, Port bow

Aries, USS (PHM-5)

Pegasus-class hydrofoil, in service from 1977 through 1993. Conducted coastal operations, such as narcotics interdiction, in the Caribbean basin.

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Monitor, USS

First Union ironclad of the American Civil War. Fought famous battle with the first Confederate ironclad ‘Virginia’ here in Hampton Roads – the first battle between two iron ships.

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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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United States, SS

The largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States and the fastest to cross the Atlantic in either direction

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