3 Jul 1920
United States
United States
- Kasuga arrived at Portland, Maine, United States to attend the centennial celebrations of the state. ww2dbase [Kasuga | Portland, Maine | CPC]
25 Mar 1942
United States
United States
- USS Washington departed Casco Bay near Portland, Maine, United States. ww2dbase [Washington | Portland, Maine | CPC]
26 Mar 1942
United States
United States
- US Navy warships Washington, Wasp, Wichita, Tuscaloosa, and eight destroyers sailed from Portland, Maine, United States for Britain to reinforce the Royal Navy Home Fleet. ww2dbase [Washington | Wasp (Wasp-class) | Tuscaloosa | Portland, Maine | CPC]
6 Jun 1942
United States
United States
- After returning to port from the day’s shakedown exercises, destroyer USS Bailey became grounded on Cow Island Ledge, a bar in the outer harbor of Portland, Maine, United States. The ship cleared herself almost immediately but her starboard propeller and shaft had sustained substantial damage. Bailey was ordered to the Boston Navy Yard for repairs. ww2dbase [Bailey | Portland, Maine | DS]
16 Jan 1943
United States
United States
- USS Marlin departed Casco Bay, Maine, United States. ww2dbase [Marlin | Portland, Maine | CPC]
28 Mar 1943
United States
United States
- USS Ranger arrived at Casco Bay, Maine. ww2dbase [Ranger | Portland, Maine | DS]
30 Mar 1943
United States
United States
- USS Ranger shifted from Casco Bay, Maine to the Boston Navy Yard, Massachusetts. ww2dbase [Ranger | Portland, Maine | DS]
25 Oct 1945
United States
United States
- USS Portland arrived at Portland, Maine, United States for Navy Day celebrations two days later. ww2dbase [Portland | Portland, Maine | DS]
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