122K views · 1.1K reactions | #OTD in 2000, USS Buchanan (DDG-14) proved to be a tough ship. During RIMPAC, Buchanan was hit by 3 Hellfire missiles, 3 Harpoon missiles and a GBU-24 laser guided bomb but still stayed afloat. The Charles F. Adams-class destroyer had to be scuttled with 200 lbs of C-4. | U.S. Naval Institute | Facebook

193K views · 7.1K reactions | USS New Jersey was more than just a warship—it was a powerhouse of American naval engineering and one of the most battle-hardened vessels in history. Known as “Big J,” this Iowa-class battleship earned more combat stars than any other in her class, serving with distinction in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and during the Cold War. #ww2 #battleship #ship | I love Warships | Facebook

Starship Spotlight: USS Miranda NCC-1800—The Original Workhorse --------------------------------- Welcome to this week’s Starship Spotlight in Star Trek: Bridge Commander, powered by the Remastered Orion Mod! Today we feature the USS Miranda (NCC-1800), a TOS-era light cruiser that laid the foundation for one of Starfleet’s most iconic ship classes. Before the Miranda-class became a staple of the 23rd and 24th centuries, the original NCC-1800 served as a multi-role vessel—capable of patrol, esco

Starfleet Records. James T. Kirk, Captain of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701. Parallel Universe. Stardate: (2267) A landing party from the USS Enterprise comprised of Captain Kirk, Scott, Dr. McCoy, and Uhura are on the Halkan homeworld, attempting to gain rights on behalf of the Federation to mine dilithium on their planet. The Halkan leader, a man named Tharn, tells Kirk that while they find him to be believable, it does not change their overall position and that the Halkan Council cannot permit t