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USS Develin

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History
United States
Laid downdate unknown
Launched10 April 1941
In service9 July 1941
Out of servicedate unknown
Stricken31 July 1946
Fatefate unknown
General characteristics
Displacement205 tons
Length97 ft 5 in (29.69 m)
Beam22 ft 5 in (6.83 m)
Draft8 ft 11 in (2.72 m)
Speed10.0 knots
Complement17
Armamenttwo .50 cal (12.7 mm) machine guns

USS Develin (AMc-45) was an Accentor-class coastal minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.

Develin was launched by the Gibbs Gas Engine Co., Jacksonville, Florida, on 10 April 1941.

World War II service

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She was placed in service on 9 July 1941 and served in the 8th Naval District and the Potomac River Naval Command.

Post-war deactivation

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She was removed from the Navy List on 31 July 1946.

References

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Public Domain This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.

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