USS Redwing (AM-48)
USS Redwing (AM-48) was an Lapwing-class minesweeper commissioned by the United States Navy for service in World War I. She was responsible for removing mines from harbors, and, in her role as rescue and salvage ship, she was responsible for coming to the aid of stricken vessels. She was laid down 5 August 1918 by the Baltimore Drydock & Shipbuilding Co., Baltimore, Maryland; launched 7 June 1919; sponsored by Mrs. Fred A. Plagemann, wife of the prospective commanding officer; and commissioned 17 October 1919, Lt. F. A. Plagemann in command.
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USS Redwing (AM-48)
USS Redwing (AM-48) was an Lapwing-class minesweeper commissioned by the United States Navy for service in World War I. She was responsible for removing mines from harbors, and, in her role as rescue and salvage ship, she was responsible for coming to the aid of stricken vessels. She was laid down 5 August 1918 by the Baltimore Drydock & Shipbuilding Co., Baltimore, Maryland; launched 7 June 1919; sponsored by Mrs. Fred A. Plagemann, wife of the prospective commanding officer; and commissioned 17 October 1919, Lt. F. A. Plagemann in command.
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USS Redwing (AM-48) was an Lap ...... t. F. A. Plagemann in command.
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1919-10-17
laying down
1918-08-05
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5.69976e+1
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ship launched
1919-06-07
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Lost to underwater mine explosion offBizerte,Tunisia, 29 June 1943
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743,289,631
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*2 × guns
*2 × machine guns
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1943-08-19
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USS Redwing (AM-48) was an Lap ...... t. F. A. Plagemann in command.
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USS Redwing (AM-48)
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9.933333333333334e+0