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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 34. Chapters: Aggressive class minesweeper, USS Bold, USS Avenge, USS Implicit, USS Impervious, USS Gallant, USS Illusive, USS Inflict, USS Valor, USS Leader, USS Lucid, USS Vital, USS Venture, USS Swerve, USS Guide, USS Pinnacle, USS Notable, USS Loyalty, USS Pluck, USS Stalwart, USS Sturdy, USS Engage, USS Reaper, USS Pivot, USS Vigor, USS Fortify, USS Sagacity, USS Excel, USS Nimble, USS Conquest, USS Constant, USS Exultant, USS Force, USS Rival, USS Energy, USS Skill, USS Firm, USS Observer, USS Esteem, USS Persistent, USS Pledge, USS Fearless, USS Prime, USS Enhance, USS Endurance, USS Fidelity, USS Dynamic, USS Prestige, USS Exploit, USS Aggressive, USS Conflict, USS Embattle, USS Salute, USS Bulwark. Excerpt: The Aggressive class minesweepers are a class of US-built minesweepers. They are designated as MSO (Mine Sweeper Ocean), distinguishing them from the smaller coastal MSCs and inshore MSIs. Minesweeping, or the disposal of naval mines by these vessels is performed in different ways: To protect them against magnetic mines, the hull of the ship is made of wood. Besides the US Navy, this class of vessels has also been used by the Belgian Navy and the Norwegian Navy, among others. Of the 53 constructed for the United States Navy, 10 were built at Higgins Corp., New Orleans, Louisiana, 9 at J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., Tacoma, Washington, 8 at Wilmington Boat Works Inc., Wilmington, California, 6 at Luders Marine Construction Co. of Stamford, Connecticut, 4 at Broward Marine Inc, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 4 at Martinolich Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, California, 3 at Burger Boat Company, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 3 at Colberg Boat Works, Stockton, California, 2 at Fulton Shipyard, Antioch, California, 2 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard and 2 at Seattle Shipbuilding and Drydocking Co., Seattle, Washington. 33 of the class were dec...
