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The navy is doing its part to help the nation at home by sending hospital ships usns mercy. Ships are listed by type battleships, aircraft carriers, etc. During the war, sailing vessels were completely supplanted by ships propelled by steam for purposes of combat. Apr 21, 2017 lakes actions often involved two ships facing each other broadside to broadside, the best example of which was the battle of lake erie in 18 where hms detroit led a royal navy squadron against the uss lawrenceled us navy.
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