Celebrate the Navy’s 240th birthday with these old photos in Hawaii
On Oct. 13, 1775, while at war with England, the original 13 American colonies authorized the purchase of two ships, Andrew Doria and Cabot, which was the start of what is now known as the United States Navy. These two ships were funded by congress to seek out and capture British merchant boats that were supplying the English military. Today, we celebrate the 240-year history of the U.S. Navy with the following cool images in Hawaii.
On the bottom row, far right, is legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane.
To avoid being drafted by the Army, Coltrane enlisted in the Navy and served for a year.
Photo: U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii
They are the Navy’s flight demonstration squadron and were formed in 1946.
These F/A18-Hornets will be performing at the Kaneohe Bay air show
this weekend (Oct. 17-18, 2015) on Oahu.
Photo: David Croxford
Photo: U.S. Navy National Museum of Navial Aviation
It is the first Navy submarine to carry the name of the Aloha State.
Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd class Meagan Klein
Photo: U.S. Naval History Center
