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Billionaire, philanthropist and spy

Billionaire, philanthropist and spy

Gepostet von | 29 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

Vincent William Astor and Franklin D. Roosevelt steered America through the turbulent first half of the 20th century. Roosevelt as one of the republic's most important politicians and Astor as one of the country's greatest businessmen and philanthropists. When John Jacob Astor IV died in 1912 when the TITANIC sank, he left his eldest son Vincent an immeasurable fortune that made the junior one of the richest men in the world. He broke off his studies at Havard and used his inheritance responsibly. He renovated the Astor properties in New York, which had become slums, for the tenants, worked with trade unions and donated to hospitals...

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Morocco - new OPV from Spanish shipyard

Morocco - new OPV from Spanish shipyard

Gepostet von | 28 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

Launching of Moroccan patrol vessel at Navantia The launching of a new Avante 1800 offshore patrol vessel (OPV) for the Moroccan navy was completed at the Spanish Navantia shipyard in San Fernando near Cádiz at the end of May. The 87-metre-long vessel currently only has the hull number 502; an official name has not yet been assigned. The christening is not expected to take place until the ship is handed over to the navy - once the technical verification and functional tests have been completed. The new OPV is regarded as a type ship that could be followed by others - depending on future decisions by the Kingdom of Morocco. The design is based on the slightly larger...

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DLRG digitises its company radio

DLRG digitises its company radio

Gepostet von | 25 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

The digitalisation of communication does not stop at civilian rescue services. For the DLRG, this means replacing 7000 radios. Communication during operations has always played a central role at the German Life Saving Association (DLRG). As early as the 1980s, the DLRG relied on analogue company radio in order to be able to communicate reliably and comprehensively in water rescue services, for example. Over the years, the network of analogue radios grew. With increasing technological and regulatory requirements, it became clear that this technology was reaching its limits. Access marineforum digital+ has been running since 2019 Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members:...

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The American fleet in the War of Independence

The American fleet in the War of Independence

Gepostet von | 24 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

Despite the military inferiority of the young US Navy, it was ultimately victorious against the Royal Navy. It received important support from France. A resolution passed by the US Congress in October 1775 not only authorised the dispatch of a militarily equipped sailing ship (see box), but also approved a second ship for the same purpose. It was also decided to form a committee of three, later expanded to 13 members, to oversee the acquisition, equipping and deployment of the warships. The drafting of this short document is officially recognised as access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password...

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Japan tests railgun demonstrator

Japan tests railgun demonstrator

Gepostet von | 23 Jul 2025 | , , | 0

The electric cannon - Japan's railgun project picks up speed The subject of the "electric cannon" (railgun) is far from over: The Japanese Self-Defence Forces (JSDF) recently installed a demonstrator on board the test carrier "Asuka" - a 151-metre-long ship with a displacement of 6,300 tonnes that is strongly reminiscent of former US destroyers. Between 2016 and 2022, a research facility of the Japanese Ministry of Defence developed an electromagnetic acceleration system that can accelerate projectiles to over 2,000 metres per second. The goal: greater ranges and a significantly higher kinetic effect on the target - far beyond what is possible with conventional powder ammunition. An important development goal was...

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