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US Navy · Repair Ships

Mars II AR-16

(AR-16: dp. 16.900 (lim.); 1. 492'; 1). 69'6"; dr. 27'6"; (lim.) ; s. 16.5 k.; cpl. 921; a. 2 511, 8 40mm.; cl. Amphion)

Mars (AR-16), was laid down by Tampa Shipbuilding Co., Tampa, Fla., 16 May 1945; but construction of the repair ship was canceled 12 August 1945 before launching.

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