USS Cormorant
1995 Osprey-class coastal minehunter
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USS Cormorant (MHC-57) was a coastal minehunter ship of the United States Navy. It was the third ship to bear the name Cormorant. Commissioned in 1994, the ship was part of the Avenger-class of mine countermeasures vessels. These ships were designed to detect, track, and neutralize underwater mines. Cormorant was equipped with sonar systems, remote-controlled underwater vehicles, and various mine sweeping gear. The ship had a crew of 8 officers and 76 enlisted personnel. Throughout its service, Cormorant participated in mine countermeasure operations, training exercises, and fleet deployments. In 2007, the ship was decommissioned and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register. Following its decommissioning, Cormorant was transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where it was renamed ROCS Yung Jin (MHC-1310). This transfer was part of a foreign military sale program to enhance the naval capabilities of Taiwan. The ship continued its service under Taiwanese command, contributing to mine countermeasure missions and maritime security operations in the region. The history of USS Cormorant reflects its role in mine warfare operations and its international cooperation in strengthening naval capabilities.
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