Documentary

Hero Ships

From the ship nicknamed "Old Ironsides" to today's nuclear-powered marvels, these U.S. Navy legends and their crews have made a name for themselves as some of the most impressive fighting vessels in history. Admired at home and abroad, each has their own story to tell. Watch to find out why they're called Hero Ships.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Hero Ships

First Air Date

May 26, 2008

Last Air Date

July 21, 2008

Seasons

1

Episodes

13

Language

German, English

Production Companies

Lou Reda Productions

Networks

History

USS Laffey
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USS Laffey

The USS Laffey was in reality two great vessels with the same name--the first, DD-459, fought to the death in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942. The second, DD-724, was at the center of World War II's most intensely brutal kamikaze attack, where it earned the nickname “The Ship that Would Not Die.” The crew casualties, however, were high: Over 30 perished and another 70 were wounded.

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