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US Navy · Destroyer Escorts

USS Ouellet DE-1077

Ouellet (DE1077: dp. 3,011,1. 438', b. 47' dr. 25', s. 27 k., em. 245 a. 1 5", ASROC, 2 Mk. 32 tt, LASH, SPARROW III missiles; cl. Knoz)

The first Ouellet was laid down 14 January 1969 by Avondale Shipyards Ine., Westwego, La.; launched 17 January 1970, sponsored by Mrs. Chester J. Ouellet, and commissioned 12 December 1970, Comdr. Albert L. Henry in command.

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