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This week in maritime history, we revisit some unforgettable voyages—both triumphant and tragic.

⚓ June 15, 1744: Commander George Anson returns to England after a brutal 4-year circumnavigation, with only one ship and 10% of his crew, but millions in captured Spanish treasure.

🚢 June 16, 1941: The luxury liner SS Manhattan becomes USS Wakefield, the largest Coast Guard troopship of WWII. After a near-catastrophic fire, she’s rebuilt and returns to serve again.

⚰️ June 21, 1982: During the Falklands War, the British vessel Sir Galahad is scuttled after a devastating airstrike, claiming 48 lives and becoming an official war grave.

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