USS Ptarmigan (AM-376)
USS Ptarmigan (AM-376) 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. She was the only U.S. Navy ship named for the ptarmigan, a grouse with feathered feet, found in northern regions. Ptarmigan was laid down 9 March 1944 by Savannah Machine and Foundry Co., Savannah, Georgia; launched 15 July 1944, sponsored by Miss Jeanne Summerlin; and commissioned 15 January 1945, Lt. Alexander B. Barrett in command.
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USS Ptarmigan (AM-376)
USS Ptarmigan (AM-376) 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. She was the only U.S. Navy ship named for the ptarmigan, a grouse with feathered feet, found in northern regions. Ptarmigan was laid down 9 March 1944 by Savannah Machine and Foundry Co., Savannah, Georgia; launched 15 July 1944, sponsored by Miss Jeanne Summerlin; and commissioned 15 January 1945, Lt. Alexander B. Barrett in command.
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USS Ptarmigan (AM-376) was an ...... exander B. Barrett in command.
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1963-07-25
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commissioning date
1945-01-15
decommissioning date
1946-06-03
1957-05-17
laying down
1944-03-09
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6.73608e+1
recommissioning date
1950-10-28
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ship launched
1944-07-15
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Transferred to theRepublic of Korea, 25 July 1963
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702,447,764
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Ship armament
*1 × 3"/50 caliber gun
*2 × 40 mm guns
*2 × 20 mm guns
*2 × depth charge tracks
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*1 battle star
*4 battle stars
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USS Ptarmigan (AM-376) was an ...... exander B. Barrett in command.
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USS Ptarmigan (AM-376)
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ROKS Shin Song (PCE-1001)
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USS Ptarmigan
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