USS Defense (AM-317)
USS Defense (AM-317) was an Auk-class minesweeper acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.
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USS Defense (AM-317)
USS Defense (AM-317) was an Auk-class minesweeper acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.
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USS Defense (AM-317) was an Au ...... to prevent ships from passing.
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date of acquirement
1973-01-03
commissioning date
1944-01-10
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decommissioning date
1946-05-31
1955-04-15
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laying down
1942-10-02
length (μ)
6.73608e+1
recommissioning date
1952-02-16
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ship launched
1943-02-18
status
Sold toMexico, 3 January 1973
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top speed (kmh)
3.35212e+1
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Ship armament
*1 × 3"/50 caliber gun
*2 × tw ...... s
*5 × depth charge projectors
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Ship honors
*2 battle stars
*2 battle stars
Ship propulsion
*2 × Baldwin VO8 diesel elect ...... ingle reduction gear
*2 shafts
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Ship sponsor
Mrs. A. Duncanfield
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USS Defense (AM-317) was an Au ...... to prevent ships from passing.
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USS Defense (AM-317)
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ARM Manuel Doblado (C73)
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HMS Amity (BAM-4)
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