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158:Complement
153:10.0 knots
81:In service
68:8 May 1941
21:USS Avenge
691:Paramount
663:Memorable
628:Liberator
572:Fortitude
544:Endurance
474:Conqueror
432:Brambling
397:Assertive
390:Aggressor
276:Navy list
200:U.S. Navy
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796:Stalwart
775:Security
747:Reliable
726:Progress
719:Prestige
712:Positive
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677:Observer
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614:Industry
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558:Exultant
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523:Detector
509:Defiance
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446:Caracara
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362:Accentor
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186:(AMc-66)
166:Armament
121:195 tons
97:Stricken
73:Launched
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684:Ostrich
649:Loyalty
635:Limpkin
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803:Summit
761:Roller
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551:Energy
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705:Pluck
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607:Ideal
593:Guide
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