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158:Complement
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81:In service
68:8 May 1941
21:USS Avenge
691:Paramount
663:Memorable
628:Liberator
572:Fortitude
544:Endurance
474:Conqueror
432:Brambling
397:Assertive
390:Aggressor
276:Navy list
200:U.S. Navy
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796:Stalwart
775:Security
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166:Armament
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73:Launched
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649:Loyalty
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126:Length
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768:Royal
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607:Ideal
593:Guide
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