There's a "USS" in the name of every commissioned ship in the United States Navy. But other designations are more obscure.

Stealthy, 600-ft Zumwalt destroyer costs $9B and appears as a fishing boat on radar.

USS Michael Monsoor is one of the largest and most technologically advanced surface combatants in the world, the U.S. Navy ...

Today, as a floating memorial, the Turner Joy stands as a testament to naval engineering and warfare—but also as a reminder ...

The motor torpedo boat (MTB), also known as the patrol torpedo (PT) boat, has acquired its own special swashbuckling aura ...

Inside a German WW2 Tank Destroyer with Historian James Holland' James Holland investigates the mighty 'Jagdpanther', a German tank destroyer of WWII. The German Jagdpanther armoured vehicle was ...

Guests watch Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speak during the livestream of the USS Iowa commissioning ceremony in Groton, Connecticut ...

Crostic had left his top gun turret position to man fire extinguishers ... British officer survived the sinking of the ship carrying the prisoners as well as the strafing of the life boats by the ...

Specifically, the ship ... a destroyer of this class is powered by four gas turbine engines, enabling it to reach speeds of up to 30 knots. Regarding its weaponry, notable systems include two MK 41 ...

You might even luck out and snag a visit to places like Turkey or Montenegro, too. If you're not sure which ships to consider, here's a list of the best cruises to Greece for different kinds of ...

Mark Lawrence, the commander of the destroyer squadron whose ships will employ the new systems, told reporters March 21. The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, along with a group of destroyers ...

You don’t have to be a cruiser to marvel at the impressive scope of today’s cruise ships. Gone are the days of tiny cabins, limited dining options and uninspired entertainment—ships these ...