Warships of History

A History of Fightin' Ships Thru Time

USS ''President''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/uss-president 31st Jul 2021 - The USS “President” was built in 1794. Commissioned under “The Naval Act”, by The US Congress – she was one of 6 ships b …

USS ''Pennsylvania'' (19th Century)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/uss-pennsylvania-19th-century 31st Jul 2021 - The USS "Pennsylvania" was the last full sail Ship built and commissioned by The US Navy. Launched in 1821, she was a massive 3,500 tons displaced, ma …

''Rocket'' Ships

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/rocket-ships 31st Jul 2021 - Experimented with by The Royal British Navy, Rocket Ships were modified Warships designed to fire multiple batteries of Congreve Rockets. Removing all …

''Dreadnought'' - Class Warship

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dreadnought-class-warship 31st Jul 2021 - The ''Dreadnought''-Class of Warships were the early form of Battleship designed by most Navies of The World (1889-1905). Considered “Proto-Batt …

USS ''Niagara''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/uss-niagara 31st Jul 2021 - Named after her classification of US Navy Ships, the USS “Niagara” was one of the first ships constructed for “The Lake Erie Fleet&r …

HMS ''Minotaur''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hms-minotaur 31st Jul 2021 - The HMS “Minotaur” was one of the largest single-screw Ships every built. Built in 1861 and taking nearly 3 years to finish, “Minota …

USS ''Olympia''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/uss-olympia 31st Jul 2021 - Commissioned in 1881 and launched in 1892, the USS “Olympia” was part of “The White Fleet” sent to maintain constant attacks a …

USS ''Chesapeake''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/uss-chesapeake 31st Jul 2021 - Part of the “young” US Navy's commission by Congress to produce a “standing Naval Force”, The “Chesapeake” was one …

USS ''Virginia''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/uss-virginia 31st Jul 2021 - Launched in 1906, the Pre-''Dreadnought'' Class USS “Virginia” was part of US President Roosevelt's “Great White Fleet” which …

USS ''Baltimore''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/uss-baltimore 31st Jul 2021 - The USS "Baltimore" was a "Protected Cruiser" (the 5th constructed), that provided full protection to a vessel's vital machinery. Launched in 1888, sh …

French ''Cuirasse'' - Class Battleship

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/french-cuirasse-class-battleship 31st Jul 2021 - These "Pre-Dreadnought"-Class Battleships were developed by The French Navy in the 1890s as a "bridge" between Ironclad and full steel Warships. The C …

Korean ''Turtle'' Ship

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/korean-turtle-ship 31st Jul 2021 - Developed around the 15th Century to counter Japanese Naval incursions – The Turtle Ship was the principle Warship of The Royal Korean Navy. Ran …