USS Pinnacle (AM-274)
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USS Pinnacle (AM-274) was an Admirable class minesweeper of the US Navy during World War II. She was laid down by the Gulf Shipbuilding Corp., Chickasaw, Alabama, 1 February 1943 launched 11 September 1943 sponsored by Mrs. Francis W. Osborn; and commissioned 24 May 1944.
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United States | |
Name | USS Pinnacle (AM-274) |
Builder | Gulf Shipbuilding Company |
Laid down | 1 February 1943 |
Launched | 11 September 1943 |
Commissioned | 24 May 1944 |
Decommissioned | 9 October 1946 |
Fate | Transferred to the Republic of China, 15 June 1948 |
Stricken | July 1972 |
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Taiwan | |
Name | ROCS Yung Hsiu (MSF-48) |
Acquired | 15 June 1948 |
Fate | Unknown |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Admirable-class minesweeper |
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Length | 184 ft 6 in (56.24 m) |
Beam | 33 ft (10 m) |
Draft | 9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) |
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Speed | 14.8 knots (27.4 km/h) |
Complement | 104 |
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Awards: | 2 Battle stars |
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