Dave Long
@axe99.bsky.social
Personal account, all opinions my own and not representative of anyone/thing else. Interested in critical thinking, naval history and raising ME/CFS awareness. Also, random nice photos :)
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Dave Long
@axe99.bsky.social
· Jan 12
[Pinned] Welcome to the Naval History Feed 😊 This feed aims to bring together posts about naval history (anything from 20 years or so ago and older). To have your posts or replies show up in the feed, just tag them with #NavalHistory. For more on this feed and feeds in general, read on 😊 (1/8)
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Remembering all those lost at sea over the years.
@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay
@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Remembering all those lost at sea over the years.
@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay
@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay
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Our latest blog post on the ending of the #FirstWorldWar. The list of men who returned from the front who would go on to shape the 20th century is staggering. What will this generation of men and women do? What has already been done? #PacificHistoryGuide
www.pacifichistoryguide.com/post/veteran...
www.pacifichistoryguide.com/post/veteran...
Veterans Day
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, an armistice went into effect in the First World War. Extended several times until the peace was finally signed in June 1919, th...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Our latest blog post on the ending of the #FirstWorldWar. The list of men who returned from the front who would go on to shape the 20th century is staggering. What will this generation of men and women do? What has already been done? #PacificHistoryGuide
www.pacifichistoryguide.com/post/veteran...
www.pacifichistoryguide.com/post/veteran...
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This #RemembranceDay, we honour the submariners of AE2.
Before the ANZACs landed at Gallipoli, AE2 became the first Allied submarine to breach the Dardanelles, “running amok” to disrupt enemy supply lines.
Scuttled after five days of daring action, all 35 crew survived.
Before the ANZACs landed at Gallipoli, AE2 became the first Allied submarine to breach the Dardanelles, “running amok” to disrupt enemy supply lines.
Scuttled after five days of daring action, all 35 crew survived.
November 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This #RemembranceDay, we honour the submariners of AE2.
Before the ANZACs landed at Gallipoli, AE2 became the first Allied submarine to breach the Dardanelles, “running amok” to disrupt enemy supply lines.
Scuttled after five days of daring action, all 35 crew survived.
Before the ANZACs landed at Gallipoli, AE2 became the first Allied submarine to breach the Dardanelles, “running amok” to disrupt enemy supply lines.
Scuttled after five days of daring action, all 35 crew survived.
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The attack on the French at Mers-el-Kébir to the hunt for the Bismarck. Force H played a vital role in WWII. These & so much more is covered in @ospreypublishing.bsky.social excellent new book. #histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/roya...
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/roya...
ROYAL NAVY FORCE H: 1940-42
ROYAL NAVY FORCE H 1940-42 This is book 14 in Osprey's 'Fleet' series and is written by naval historian, Angus Konstam. If you h...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM
The attack on the French at Mers-el-Kébir to the hunt for the Bismarck. Force H played a vital role in WWII. These & so much more is covered in @ospreypublishing.bsky.social excellent new book. #histbookchat
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/roya...
Please find below a link to my book review.
historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/11/roya...
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Antonio Navarro was a passenger on the Fort de Nantes. He carried some family letters, including one from his daughter, as well as various recipes and remedies - see below for some selected documents #early modern #maritimehistory #skystorians
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Antonio Navarro was a passenger on the Fort de Nantes. He carried some family letters, including one from his daughter, as well as various recipes and remedies - see below for some selected documents #early modern #maritimehistory #skystorians
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The story of the Green Island #Lighthouse in #Ohio -- or, more accurately, of the two ill-fated lighthouses that have stood at the site on #LakeErie beginning in 1855.
#GreatLakes #MaritimeHistory #CoastalHistory
#GreatLakes #MaritimeHistory #CoastalHistory
Episode 90 - Green Island Lighthouse, Ohio
Podcast Episode · The Lighthouse Lowdown · 11/10/2025 · 27m
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November 11, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The story of the Green Island #Lighthouse in #Ohio -- or, more accurately, of the two ill-fated lighthouses that have stood at the site on #LakeErie beginning in 1855.
#GreatLakes #MaritimeHistory #CoastalHistory
#GreatLakes #MaritimeHistory #CoastalHistory
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. The song by Gordon Lightfoot, retelling the somber tale, has enthralled me since I was a child.
Over on Mastodon, folks are posting memes and links to commemorate this event.
I feel seen.
#MaritimeHistory #EdmondFitzgerald
Over on Mastodon, folks are posting memes and links to commemorate this event.
I feel seen.
#MaritimeHistory #EdmondFitzgerald
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
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November 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. The song by Gordon Lightfoot, retelling the somber tale, has enthralled me since I was a child.
Over on Mastodon, folks are posting memes and links to commemorate this event.
I feel seen.
#MaritimeHistory #EdmondFitzgerald
Over on Mastodon, folks are posting memes and links to commemorate this event.
I feel seen.
#MaritimeHistory #EdmondFitzgerald
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It's been 50 years since the fateful night when the #EdmundFitzgerald went down with all hands. #Great Lakes, #history #maritime #Michigan
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Haunting Bell Rings 29 Times
The S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald-A Great Lakes Tragedy
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November 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
It's been 50 years since the fateful night when the #EdmundFitzgerald went down with all hands. #Great Lakes, #history #maritime #Michigan
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In honour of the Navy and to the abiding memory of the fallen. We will remember them. #RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
In honour of the Navy and to the abiding memory of the fallen. We will remember them. #RemembranceDay
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#OTD 11 November 1918
The #WW1 #Armistice isn't always mentioned in the log-books of #RoyalNavy ships.
HMS Rinaldo did, though.
1.30pm: Guns fired from batteries denoting signing of armistice. Dressed ship overall
The inset shows part of the actual log page.
#NavalHistory #ArmisticeDay #History
The #WW1 #Armistice isn't always mentioned in the log-books of #RoyalNavy ships.
HMS Rinaldo did, though.
1.30pm: Guns fired from batteries denoting signing of armistice. Dressed ship overall
The inset shows part of the actual log page.
#NavalHistory #ArmisticeDay #History
November 11, 2025 at 7:31 AM
#OTD 11 November 1918
The #WW1 #Armistice isn't always mentioned in the log-books of #RoyalNavy ships.
HMS Rinaldo did, though.
1.30pm: Guns fired from batteries denoting signing of armistice. Dressed ship overall
The inset shows part of the actual log page.
#NavalHistory #ArmisticeDay #History
The #WW1 #Armistice isn't always mentioned in the log-books of #RoyalNavy ships.
HMS Rinaldo did, though.
1.30pm: Guns fired from batteries denoting signing of armistice. Dressed ship overall
The inset shows part of the actual log page.
#NavalHistory #ArmisticeDay #History
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Shimane Maru was the first of the special 1TL-type tankers, designed to double as MAC ships and equipped with a flight deck, based on the 1TL-type wartime standard ship built at Kawasaki Shipyard during the Second World War.
It was operated by the Army rather than the Navy.
Shimane Maru was the first of the special 1TL-type tankers, designed to double as MAC ships and equipped with a flight deck, based on the 1TL-type wartime standard ship built at Kawasaki Shipyard during the Second World War.
It was operated by the Army rather than the Navy.
Japanese Escort Carrier, Shimane Maru, after being attacked by Avenger aircraft operating from HMS Victorious, 24 July 1945 www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #warship #navalwarfare #IJN #ImperialJapaneseNavy #escortCarrier #AircraftCarrier #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory
November 11, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Shimane Maru was the first of the special 1TL-type tankers, designed to double as MAC ships and equipped with a flight deck, based on the 1TL-type wartime standard ship built at Kawasaki Shipyard during the Second World War.
It was operated by the Army rather than the Navy.
Shimane Maru was the first of the special 1TL-type tankers, designed to double as MAC ships and equipped with a flight deck, based on the 1TL-type wartime standard ship built at Kawasaki Shipyard during the Second World War.
It was operated by the Army rather than the Navy.
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Sagami was 1 of 4 battleships captured by the Japanese at Port Arthur.
The ship's name comes from Sagami Province (present-day Kanagawa Prefecture), where the Yokosuka Naval Base was located.
The 3rd Peresvet-class ship, Pobeda (Victory), was also captured at the same time, and was renamed Suou.
Sagami was 1 of 4 battleships captured by the Japanese at Port Arthur.
The ship's name comes from Sagami Province (present-day Kanagawa Prefecture), where the Yokosuka Naval Base was located.
The 3rd Peresvet-class ship, Pobeda (Victory), was also captured at the same time, and was renamed Suou.
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Sagami was 1 of 4 battleships captured by the Japanese at Port Arthur.
The ship's name comes from Sagami Province (present-day Kanagawa Prefecture), where the Yokosuka Naval Base was located.
The 3rd Peresvet-class ship, Pobeda (Victory), was also captured at the same time, and was renamed Suou.
Sagami was 1 of 4 battleships captured by the Japanese at Port Arthur.
The ship's name comes from Sagami Province (present-day Kanagawa Prefecture), where the Yokosuka Naval Base was located.
The 3rd Peresvet-class ship, Pobeda (Victory), was also captured at the same time, and was renamed Suou.
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IJN First-class destroyer Shimakaze (Shimakaze-class)
Date: November 11, 1944
Location: Ormoc Bay
Photo: US military
Situation: Attacked and hit
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Date: November 11, 1944
Location: Ormoc Bay
Photo: US military
Situation: Attacked and hit
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November 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
IJN First-class destroyer Shimakaze (Shimakaze-class)
Date: November 11, 1944
Location: Ormoc Bay
Photo: US military
Situation: Attacked and hit
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Date: November 11, 1944
Location: Ormoc Bay
Photo: US military
Situation: Attacked and hit
static.ow.ly/photos/origi...
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IJN Aircraft carrier Shinano
Date: November 11, 1944
Location: Kisarazu - Off Honmoku
Photo: Hiroshi Arakawa
Situation: At the time of the first public examination (guess)
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Date: November 11, 1944
Location: Kisarazu - Off Honmoku
Photo: Hiroshi Arakawa
Situation: At the time of the first public examination (guess)
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November 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
IJN Aircraft carrier Shinano
Date: November 11, 1944
Location: Kisarazu - Off Honmoku
Photo: Hiroshi Arakawa
Situation: At the time of the first public examination (guess)
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Date: November 11, 1944
Location: Kisarazu - Off Honmoku
Photo: Hiroshi Arakawa
Situation: At the time of the first public examination (guess)
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Japanese Escort Carrier, Shimane Maru, after being attacked by Avenger aircraft operating from HMS Victorious, 24 July 1945 www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #warship #navalwarfare #IJN #ImperialJapaneseNavy #escortCarrier #AircraftCarrier #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Japanese Escort Carrier, Shimane Maru, after being attacked by Avenger aircraft operating from HMS Victorious, 24 July 1945 www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #warship #navalwarfare #IJN #ImperialJapaneseNavy #escortCarrier #AircraftCarrier #MaritimeHistory #NavalHistory
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An unknown Royal Navy destroyer is being currently employed as a tug for a practice target in the North Sea.
#destroyer #warship #ship #target #royalnavy #rn #uk #unitedkingdom #practice #ww1 #worldwarone #worldwar1 #navalhistory #history #snapshot
#destroyer #warship #ship #target #royalnavy #rn #uk #unitedkingdom #practice #ww1 #worldwarone #worldwar1 #navalhistory #history #snapshot
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
An unknown Royal Navy destroyer is being currently employed as a tug for a practice target in the North Sea.
#destroyer #warship #ship #target #royalnavy #rn #uk #unitedkingdom #practice #ww1 #worldwarone #worldwar1 #navalhistory #history #snapshot
#destroyer #warship #ship #target #royalnavy #rn #uk #unitedkingdom #practice #ww1 #worldwarone #worldwar1 #navalhistory #history #snapshot
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Happy 250th Birthday to the Marine Corps! 🎂🇺🇸 Our November/December issue of Naval History features a variety of articles showcasing various chapters of their illustrious history. usni.org/magazines/n...
On Our Scope | Naval History - December 2025, Volume 39, Number 6
In this issue we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps with a variety of offerings showcasing various chapters of their illustrious history.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happy 250th Birthday to the Marine Corps! 🎂🇺🇸 Our November/December issue of Naval History features a variety of articles showcasing various chapters of their illustrious history. usni.org/magazines/n...
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It's windy out! What an invigorating walk. The coast path is also just a bit muddy. #SussexCoast
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
It's windy out! What an invigorating walk. The coast path is also just a bit muddy. #SussexCoast
A little-known (I think) Coastal Command aircraft (the full thread's worth a read, even for the transport side of things).
#NavalHistory
#NavalHistory
The GR Mk.V carried ASV radar and had a retractable Leigh Light under the rear fuselage to illuminate U-Boats at night. Many of these aircraft went straight into storage, but some were used operationally from late 1944. This aircraft was also under test at Boscombe Down.
📷 IWM HU 81251
📷 IWM HU 81251
November 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A little-known (I think) Coastal Command aircraft (the full thread's worth a read, even for the transport side of things).
#NavalHistory
#NavalHistory
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10th November 1975.
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The Edmund Fitzgerald (1976 song version)
YouTube video by nh6central
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November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
10th November 1975.
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Excerpt from #AdvanceBritannia which is now available in the UK! North American release January 6. uk.bookshop.org/p/books/brit...
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Excerpt from #AdvanceBritannia which is now available in the UK! North American release January 6. uk.bookshop.org/p/books/brit...
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That good ship and true
Was a bone to be chewed
When the gales of November came early
#EdmundFitzgerald 50 years
Was a bone to be chewed
When the gales of November came early
#EdmundFitzgerald 50 years
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
That good ship and true
Was a bone to be chewed
When the gales of November came early
#EdmundFitzgerald 50 years
Was a bone to be chewed
When the gales of November came early
#EdmundFitzgerald 50 years
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Time for this blog’s annual outing - busting some equine myths of the First World War.
Straight from the horse’s mouth
The run up to Armistice Day is truly the season of duff military history, so on that theme, I thought I’d share some of my top equine myths of the First World War… 1. ‘The British…
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Time for this blog’s annual outing - busting some equine myths of the First World War.
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Next week's New Netherland Institute seminar ventures to the Indian Ocean featuring a paper by the Illustrious @davidveevers.bsky.social (ed. am hoping @wadehistory.bsky.social is able to attend 😁) @deborahhamer.bsky.social www.newnetherlandinstitute.org/programs/sch...
NNI Scholars' Seminar :: New Netherland Institute
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November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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The film version of this interview contains historic images, video, and documents from both Mark's archive and the SSHSA archive along with materials in the public domain and is available on YouTube at youtu.be/_Jk-prcwotU?....
The 50th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald with Mark Sprang
YouTube video by Ship History
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November 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM