HMS Warrior was launched on 29 December 1860.

HMS Warrior (1860), a revolutionary iron-hulled warship. It was launched on 29 December 1860.

HMS Warrior (1860) was the first iron-hulled, armored battleship and represented a significant advancement in naval technology during the mid-19th century. It was part of a new breed of warships known as ironclads and played a pivotal role in naval warfare during its time.

This launch marked a milestone in naval history as HMS Warrior represented a departure from traditional wooden warships, showcasing the transition to iron and steel in naval construction. Today, HMS Warrior (1860) is preserved as a museum ship in Portsmouth, England, allowing visitors to explore and learn about its historical significance.

 

26 December - German battleship Scharnhorst was sunk in the Battle of the North Cape

 

On 26 December 1943, during World War II, the German battleship Scharnhorst was sunk in the Battle of the North Cape. The Battle of the North Cape was part of the larger Arctic Convoys, where Allied forces were providing military aid to the Soviet Union.

The Scharnhorst, a German battleship of the Kriegsmarine, was part of the German Navy's surface fleet. In an attempt to intercept an Allied convoy, the Scharnhorst engaged British naval forces, including the battleship HMS Duke of York and other ships.

During the battle on 26 December 1943, the Scharnhorst was heavily damaged by British naval gunfire. Torpedoes from British destroyers further crippled the battleship. In the end, the Scharnhorst sank in the frigid waters of the Barents Sea. The engagement marked a significant victory for the Allies and was a blow to the German Navy.

The sinking of the Scharnhorst contributed to the reduction of German naval capabilities and increased the security of Arctic convoys supplying the Soviet Union. The Battle of the North Cape demonstrated the effectiveness of Allied naval forces in countering the German surface fleet during the later stages of World War II.

 

14 December - INS Kalvari commissioned in 2017

 

INS Kalvari is a Scorpene-class submarine and is the first of six submarines built under Project 75 by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for the Indian Navy. The submarine was commissioned on December 14, 2017. The Scorpene-class submarines are a class of diesel-electric attack submarines and are considered one of the most advanced conventional submarines in the world.

INS Kalvari, named after the first Foxtail fish, plays a crucial role in enhancing the Indian Navy's underwater capabilities. These submarines are designed to operate in all theatres, with the ability to undertake various types of missions such as anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and intelligence gathering.

It's advisable to check official and recent sources for the latest updates and information about INS Kalvari or any other naval vessel.