Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Waxwing (Naval Vessel, 1945)

Description


Identification
Vessel name:
Waxwing
Also known as:
Chuyung
Year of Build:
1945
Construction and Ownership
Built at:
Cleveland, Ohio
Vessel Type:
Naval Vessel
Hull Materials:
Steel
Builder Name:
American Ship Building Company
Ownership Notes:
United States Navy, (1945-1965); Taiwanese Navy, (1965);
Hull Dimensions
1945
Length: 221.1' Width/Beam: 32.2' Depth: 10.9'
Tonnage
1945
Gross: 890 Net: Displaced
History
Classification:
a. Propeller (Minesweeper), Waxwing (Am-389) (1945-1955);
b. Propeller (Minesweeper), Waxwing (MSF-389) (1955-1965);
c. Propeller (Minesweeper), Chuyung (1965- )
Nationality:
American (1945-1965); Taiwan (1965- )
Notes
General notes:
Hull #1020;
Sources:
1. Wright's Master Sheet;
Contact
Contact
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Email:[email protected]
Website:
https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/

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75 Maritime Dr.
Manitowoc, WI,54220
920-684-0218




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