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Albatross-class minesweeper (1940)

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Class overview
BuildersBath Iron Works, Bath, Maine
Operators United States Navy
In commission9 August 1940–11 September 1944
Completed1
General characteristics
TypeMinesweeper
Displacement510 long tons (518 t)
Length147 ft 5 in (44.93 m)
Beam25 ft (7.6 m)
Draft12 ft (3.7 m)
Propulsion
Speed13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph)
Armament1 × 3"/50 caliber gun mount

The Albatross class was a class of minesweepers acquired by the United States Navy during World War II.

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Public Domain This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.