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Oldest Active Military Ships - Cruising Earth

Oldest Active Military Ships

Explore the oldest military ships still serving in active naval fleets around the world. Ranked by their original commissioning or in-service dates, these vessels highlight decades of continuous service and include detailed specifications and tracking information when available. To view additional details about each individual ship select the "Historical Brief" link under the ship if available. Active military ships more than 60 years old are typically sail training ships.

1
Russian NavySedov
In Service1921(105 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: March 23, 1921
Gross Tonnage: 3,500 GT
Length: 385.50 Feet
Beam: 47.90 Feet
Speed: 18.0 knots / 20.7 mph
Complement: 220
View Historical Brief Track Sedov
2
Royal Canadian NavyHMCS Oriole
In Service1921(105 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: June 04, 1921
Gross Tonnage: 93 GT
Length: 102.00 Feet
Beam: 19.00 Feet
Speed: 8.0 knots / 9.2 mph
Complement: 24
View Historical Brief Track HMCS Oriole
3
Russian NavyKruzenshtern
In Service1926(100 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: June 11, 1926
Gross Tonnage: 3,064 GT
Length: 375.00 Feet
Beam: 46.00 Feet
Speed: 17.3 knots / 19.9 mph
Complement: 257
View Historical Brief Track Kruzenshtern
4
Spanish NavyJuan Sebastián de Elcano
In Service1928(98 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: August 01, 1928
Gross Tonnage: 3,673 GT
Length: 371.00 Feet
Beam: 43.00 Feet
Speed: 17.5 knots / 20.1 mph
Complement: 390
View Historical Brief Track Juan Sebastián de Elcano
5
Italian NavyAmerigo Vespucci
In Service1931(95 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: May 26, 1931
Gross Tonnage: 3,410 GT
Length: 329.80 Feet
Beam: 51.00 Feet
Speed: 15.0 knots / 17.3 mph
Complement: 394
View Historical Brief Track Amerigo Vespucci
6
Royal Danish NavyDannebrog
In Service1932(94 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: May 26, 1932
Gross Tonnage: 1,238 GT
Length: 257.30 Feet
Beam: 34.00 Feet
Speed: 13.5 knots / 15.5 mph
Complement: 52
View Historical Brief Track Dannebrog
7
Italian NavyPalinuro
In Service1934(92 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: January 01, 1934
Gross Tonnage: 1,341 GT
Length: 226.40 Feet
Beam: 32.90 Feet
Speed: 9.5 knots / 10.9 mph
Complement: 138
View Historical Brief Track Palinuro
8
United States Coast GuardCGC Eagle
In Service1936(90 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: September 17, 1936
Gross Tonnage: 1,813 GT
Length: 295.00 Feet
Beam: 39.00 Feet
Speed: 19.0 knots / 21.9 mph
Complement: 230
View Historical Brief Track CGC Eagle
9
Indonesian NavyKRI Dewaruci
In Service1953(73 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: January 01, 1953
Gross Tonnage: 847 GT
Length: 191.00 Feet
Beam: 31.00 Feet
Speed: 10.5 knots / 12.1 mph
Complement: 156
View Historical Brief Track KRI Dewaruci
10
German NavyGorch Fock
In Service1958(68 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: December 17, 1958
Gross Tonnage: 1,760 GT
Length: 266.00 Feet
Beam: 39.00 Feet
Speed: 13.7 knots / 15.8 mph
Complement: 237
View Historical Brief Track Gorch Fock
11
United States Coast GuardCGC Mallet
In Service1963(63 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: January 01, 1963
Gross Tonnage: 125 GT
Length: 75.40 Feet
Beam: 23.00 Feet
Speed: 10.2 knots / 11.7 mph
Complement: NA
View Historical Brief Track CGC Mallet
12
United States Coast GuardCGC Reliance
In Service1964(62 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: January 01, 1964
Gross Tonnage: 1,145 GT
Length: 210.50 Feet
Beam: 34.00 Feet
Speed: 18.0 knots / 20.7 mph
Complement: 75
View Historical Brief Track CGC Reliance
13
United States Coast GuardCGC Diligence
In Service1964(62 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: January 01, 1964
Gross Tonnage: 1,145 GT
Length: 210.50 Feet
Beam: 34.00 Feet
Speed: 18.0 knots / 20.7 mph
Complement: 75
View Historical Brief Track CGC Diligence
14
United States Coast GuardCGC Vigilant
In Service1964(62 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: January 01, 1964
Gross Tonnage: 1,145 GT
Length: 210.50 Feet
Beam: 34.00 Feet
Speed: 18.0 knots / 20.7 mph
Complement: 75
View Historical Brief Track CGC Vigilant
15
United States Coast GuardCGC Confidence
In Service1966(60 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: January 01, 1966
Gross Tonnage: 1,145 GT
Length: 210.50 Feet
Beam: 34.00 Feet
Speed: 18.0 knots / 20.7 mph
Complement: 75
View Historical Brief Track CGC Confidence
16
National Navy of UruguayRío Negro
In Service1966(60 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: January 01, 1966
Gross Tonnage: 102 GT
Length: 95.00 Feet
Beam: 20.00 Feet
Speed: 24.0 knots / 27.6 mph
Complement: 15
View Historical Brief Track Río Negro
17
United States Coast GuardCGC Active
In Service1966(60 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: September 17, 1966
Gross Tonnage: 1,145 GT
Length: 210.50 Feet
Beam: 34.00 Feet
Speed: 18.0 knots / 20.7 mph
Complement: 75
View Historical Brief Track CGC Active
18
United States Coast GuardCGC Resolute
In Service1966(60 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: December 08, 1966
Gross Tonnage: 1,145 GT
Length: 210.50 Feet
Beam: 34.00 Feet
Speed: 18.0 knots / 20.7 mph
Complement: 75
View Historical Brief Track CGC Resolute
19
Philippine NavyBRP Gregorio del Pilar
In Service1967(59 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: March 18, 1967
Gross Tonnage: 3,250 GT
Length: 378.00 Feet
Beam: 43.00 Feet
Speed: 29.0 knots / 33.4 mph
Complement: 85
View Historical Brief Track BRP Gregorio del Pilar
20
Brazilian NavyAlmirante Saboia
In Service1967(59 Years of Service)
Ship Statistics
In Service: May 18, 1967
Gross Tonnage: 6,700 GT
Length: 449.50 Feet
Beam: 65.60 Feet
Speed: 17.0 knots / 19.6 mph
Complement: 49
View Historical Brief Track Almirante Saboia

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