USS Chewink
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Launched | December 21, 1918 |
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Length | 57 m |
Beam | 11 m |
Builder | New York |
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ID | 2997370 |
About USS Chewink
The first USS Chewink was a Lapwing-class minesweeper in the United States Navy. She was later converted to a submarine rescue ship. Chewink was launched 21 December 1918 by Todd Shipyard Corp. , New York City; sponsored by Miss M. Sperrin; and commissioned 9 April 1919, Lieutenant J. Williams in command.