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307:5 in (130 mm)
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229:miscellaneous auxiliary
216:General characteristics
159:19 January 1945 as USS
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647:Categories
583:Belle Isle
474:References
367:, under a
294:Complement
289:12.5 knots
274:Propulsion
156:In service
464:Navy List
389:shakedown
342:U.S. Navy
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311:gun mount
101:Laid down
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399:cleared
363:, South
302:Armament
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125:Acquired
109:Launched
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387:After
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330:was a
261:56'11"
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250:Length
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286:Speed
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