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At random: The Grampus and Pike were commissioned in ceremonies at Mare Island the same day, Thursday, the 28th of May 1903. A young naval officer, Lieutenant Arthur MacArthur III, older brother of General Douglas MacArthur, assumed command for both vessels at the same time.
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fortyrod
Posted 2025-07-02 7:24 AM (#105507)
Great Sage of the Sea

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Subject: Rail guns

USN gave up on this, Japs did not. Firing a projectile at 5K MPH is quite impressive.

https://www.twz.com/sea/railgun-installed-on-japanese-warship-seen-in-new-photos

Gil
Posted 2025-07-03 10:58 AM (#105508 - in reply to #105507)
Master and Commander

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Subject: RE: Rail guns

I'm not the sharpest knife in the kitchen, but I don't understand what the video of the firing is suppose to show me.
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