| Virginia, Naval Station, Norfolk — Virginia and Monitor | | | Across Hampton Roads from this point the C.S.S. Virginia (Merrimac) and the U.S.S. Monitor fought, March 9, 1862. This was the first combat between iron-clad vessels in the history of the world. After a severe engagement in which each vessel failed to pierce the other’s armour, the Monitor retired. On the previous day, the Virginia had destroyed the U.S.S. Congress and the U.S.S. Cumberland, and dispersed the remainder of the Federal fleet. — Map (db m16420) | | Virginia, Naval Station, Norfolk — KV 16 — Navy Mess Attendant School | | | From 1933 to 1942, Navy recruits of African descent attended this school, located in barracks at Unit “K-West” and later at “B-East.” Advancement opportunities for these sailors and counterparts of Asian-Pacific Island heritage were then limited to serving as officer’s cooks or stewards. The school moved to Unit “X” in 1942 before training was relocated to Bainbridge, Maryland, and elsewhere. Though racial segregation continued, all job ratings were re-opened . . . — Map (db m16259) | | Virginia, Naval Station, Norfolk — USS Cole DDG 67 — "Determined Warrior" | | | [Rendering of the guided missile destroyer USS COLE]
At 1118 on the morning of October 12, 2000, as USS COLE (DDG 67) was refueling in Aden Harbor, Yemen, suicide bombers detonated an explosive-laden boat directly against the port side of the ship. The resulting blast killed 17 Sailors, wounded 37 others, and tore a hole forty by sixty feet in the ship's hull. In the aftermath of the explosion, the crew of USS COLE fought tirelessly to free shipmates trapped by the twisted wreckage . . . — Map (db m16251) | | Virginia, Naval Station, Norfolk — USS Cole (DDG 67) Memorial | | | In lasting tribute to their honor, courage and commitment:
Kenneth Eugene Clodfelter, 21 Hull Maintenance Technician Second Class Mechanicsville, VA
Richard Costelow, 35 Chief Electronics Technician (Surface Warfare) Morrisville, PA
Lakeina Monique Francis, 19 Mess Management Specialist Seaman Woodleaf, NC
Timothy Lee Gauna, 21 Information Systems Technician Seaman Rice, TX
Cherone Louis Gunn, 22 Signalman Seaman Rex, GA
James R. McDaniels, 19 Information Systems . . . — Map (db m17002) |
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