USS Quail

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USS Quail (AM-15) was a U.S. Navy Lapwing-class minesweeper, named after the quail, a migratory game bird. It was laid down 14 May 1918 by the Chester Shipbuilding Co., Chester, Pennsylvania; launched 6 October 1918; and commissioned 29 April 1919.

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ship commissioning
1918-05-14T00:00:00Z
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keel laying
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ship launching
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Crew members of USS Quail (AM-15) in motor launch at Darwin 1942Crew members of USS Quail (AM-15) in motor launch at Darwin 1942
USS Quail (AM 15)USS Quail (AM 15)
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USS Quail (AM-15) - NH 77309USS Quail (AM-15) - NH 77309
Escaped crew members of USS Quail (AM-15) with handmade US flag in Australia in June 1942Escaped crew members of USS Quail (AM-15) with handmade US flag in Australia in June 1942
Escaped crew members of USS Quail (AM-15) in Australia in June 1942Escaped crew members of USS Quail (AM-15) in Australia in June 1942