Vessel Profile

Staunch (U.S.S.)

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Story

This minesweeper was built in 1944 by Associated Shipbuilders in Seattle, WA.

Historical Notes

In 1969 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1944-1967 she was owned by the United States Navy.

Armament

One 3"/50 dual purpose mount, one twin 40mm gun mount, six 20mm gun mounts, one depth charge projector (hedgehog), four depth charge projectors (K-guns) and two depth charge tracks

References

www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 28/04/2024)

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