The Camanche (ACM-11) was a Camanche-class motor minesweeper of the United States Navy. It was laid down in 1954, launched in 1955, and commissioned in 1956. The ship served primarily in the Pacific Fleet and was involved in various operations and exercises throughout its service. In 1965, the Camanche was reclassified as a coastal minehunter and redesignated as MHC-11. The ship underwent multiple modernization projects during its active duty, including the addition of new equipment and weapons systems. The Camanche was decommissioned in 1994 and later sold for scrapping. Overall, the Camanche had a long and distinguished career in the U.S. Navy, contributing to mine warfare operations and defense efforts during the Cold War era.

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