Legendary Ships

## Legendary Ships of the Navy

Legendary ships are ships that are the most valuable under the Navy that are retired or currently serving. They earn their status through much hard work and dedication from their command and crew as a whole.

#### **USS Constitution:**

The USS Constitution, commonly known as *Old Iron Sides* because of her ability to absorb damage, has always been the pride of the USN! She is a heavy Frigate whose sail and hull livery distinguish her from the rest of the fleet! Under the command of the first Admiral of the Navy, George Dewey, the USS Constitution had grown to be the largest ship in the fleet and has acquired the most renown by her crew and reputation! She is now under the command of the Navy at large and will always serve as Flagship of the Navy. She celebrates and represents the past, present, and future of the USN of SoT!

#### **USS Albatross:**

The USS Albatross is named after an old Sailor's superstition that seeing an albatross at sea would bring good fortune, but shooting at the albatross would lead to bad luck. She is the Flagship of the Fleet! Her Distinguished white Hull with the albatross as a figurehead shows her elegance, strength, and authority on the seas. Formerly under the command of the now Admiral of the Navy, Admiral Shay, she had grown to be the first ship to earn a Unit Commendation Medal and has grown to be one of the most active and largest ships in the fleet! Currently, she is under the command of Flag Captain Sebas, and she is serving as the Flagship of the First Strike Group.

#### **USS Kearsarge:**

The historical USS Kearsarge was named after Mount Kearsarge in New Hampshire. In the US Navy on the Sea of Thieves, the Kearsarge is best known for her crew's love for battle and penchant for explosives. Her first commanding officer, the Fleet Admiral of the Wilds, Halsey, lovingly known as the Admiral of Kegs, is best known for his use of Ancient Black Powder Kegs to crush his enemies. Currently, she is under the command of Halsey's protège Commodore Rekt, and she is serving as the Flagship of the Wilds Fleet.

#### **USS Illustrious:**

The USS Illustrious was historically named after the HMS Illustrious aircraft carrier. Within the USN, she was originally commissioned by the now retired Admiral Jacko and became the Flagship of the Fleets. She was sent into the Shroud along with the other members of the 1st Navy Strike Group. Shortly before Jacko's retirement, her command was given to Captain True, and shortly after Jacko's retirement, she was placed within the Wilds Fleet. The USS Illustrious is best known for the great camaraderie of her crew and for becoming the first USN vessel to complete a joint operation with a vessel commissioned by the British Royal Navy. Today, she has been lovingly nicknamed the Lusty by her crew.

#### USS Devastator:

The USS Devastator was an escort and mine sweeping ship used in the Pacific AOR during World War 2. She also protected multiple ships by shooting down multiple dive bomb attempts by Japanese Aircraft. The vessel served during Operations for Iwo Jima and the Battle of Okinawa. It was decommissioned after WWII and then later reinstated for the Korean War, earning a total of five battle stars between the two wars. She was commissioned by Vice Admiral Nani and was instated as the flagship of the Ancient Isles Fleet and the flagship of the Marines. The Devastator was then moved to the First Navy Strike Group to serve alongside the USS Illustrious and the USS Albastross. She was then passed on to Commodore Khaos where she served her remaining time before earning the status of Ceremonial Ship and becoming the personal ship of Vice Admiral Nani.