USS PCS-1379
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uss-pcs-1379-314-9262614
title:
USS PCS-1379
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USS PCS-1379 was the fourth of twelve patrol craft sweepers constructed by Wheeler Shipbuilding Corporation, Whitestone, Long Island, New York. She was one of a total of 59 of this type to be delivered to the Navy by various shipyards. PCS-1376 through 1387 were designed as submarine chasers, but were launched after the need for coastal escorts had passed. PCS-1379 spent much of World War II in the Pacific Theater. She was one of thirteen PCS vessels converted to a PCS(C) for control of landing
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Minesweeper of the United States Navy
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_PCS-1379
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2022-02-16T16:15:19Z
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