USS Champion (AM-314)
The third USS Champion (BAM-1/AM-314/MSF-314) was an Auk-class minesweeper of the United States Navy. The ship was the first of 32 vessels of the Auk class ordered for transfer to Great Britain under Lend-Lease, and designated British Minesweeper HMS Akbar (BAM-1). Twelve of these ships were retained for service in the U.S. Navy. Launched on 12 December 1942 by General Engineering & Dry Dock Company, Alameda, California; redesignated USS Champion (AM-314) on 23 January 1943, and commissioned on 8 September 1943, Lieutenant Commander J. H. Howard, Jr., USNR, in command.
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USS Champion (AM-314)
The third USS Champion (BAM-1/AM-314/MSF-314) was an Auk-class minesweeper of the United States Navy. The ship was the first of 32 vessels of the Auk class ordered for transfer to Great Britain under Lend-Lease, and designated British Minesweeper HMS Akbar (BAM-1). Twelve of these ships were retained for service in the U.S. Navy. Launched on 12 December 1942 by General Engineering & Dry Dock Company, Alameda, California; redesignated USS Champion (AM-314) on 23 January 1943, and commissioned on 8 September 1943, Lieutenant Commander J. H. Howard, Jr., USNR, in command.
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La patrulla oceanica ARM Maria ...... aforma de vigilancia oceanica.
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The third USS Champion (BAM-1/ ...... Howard, Jr., USNR, in command.
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1972-09-19
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1943-09-08
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1947-01-30
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1942-07-06
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6.73608e+1
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1942-12-12
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Sold to Mexico, 19 September 1972
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*1 × 3"/50 caliber gun
*2 × 40 mm guns
*2 × 20 mm guns
*2 × depth charge tracks
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La patrulla oceanica ARM Maria ...... e participó en la guerra contr
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The third USS Champion (BAM-1/ ...... Howard, Jr., USNR, in command.
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ARM Escobedo (PO-103)
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USS Champion (AM-314)
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ARM Mariano Escobedo (C72)
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HMS Akbar (BAM-1)
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