Plan of the Day 15 May 2021

We have two events Saturday, 15 May

• Flag planting at veterans' graves at Saint John Cemetery
• Stamford Yacht Club Commissioning

​Please visit this link for all the information.
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This Day in Naval History

• 15 May 1800 - The frigate USS Essex, commanded by Capt. Edward Preble, arrives in Batavia, Java, to escort United States merchant ships. During her journey, she is the first U.S. Navy warship to cross the Equator and the first U.S. man-of-war to double the Cape of Good Hope.

Go the the Naval History and Heritage Command webpage for today and look at other days in Naval History.