3 Jul 1920

United States
  • Kasuga arrived at Portland, Maine, United States to attend the centennial celebrations of the state. ww2dbase [Kasuga | Portland, Maine | CPC]
25 Mar 1942

United States
26 Mar 1942

United States
6 Jun 1942

United States
  • After returning to port from the day’s shakedown exercises, destroyer USS Bailey became grounded on Cow Island Ledge, a bar in the outer harbor of Portland, Maine, United States. The ship cleared herself almost immediately but her starboard propeller and shaft had sustained substantial damage. Bailey was ordered to the Boston Navy Yard for repairs. ww2dbase [Bailey | Portland, Maine | DS]
16 Jan 1943

United States
28 Mar 1943

United States
30 Mar 1943

United States
  • USS Ranger shifted from Casco Bay, Maine to the Boston Navy Yard, Massachusetts. ww2dbase [Ranger | Portland, Maine | DS]
25 Oct 1945

United States
  • USS Portland arrived at Portland, Maine, United States for Navy Day celebrations two days later. ww2dbase [Portland | Portland, Maine | DS]

Timeline Section Founder: Thomas Houlihan
Contributors: Alan Chanter, C. Peter Chen, Thomas Houlihan, Hugh Martyr, David Stubblebine
Special Thanks: Rory Curtis




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