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USS Chief (MCM-14)
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USS Chief (MCM-14) is an Avenger-class
mine countermeasures ship in the United States Navy
. She was named for Chief Petty Officer
s.
She was built by Peterson Shipbuilders, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
. Avenger is homeported in San Diego, California
and is part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
The ship failed its INSURV
inspection in June 2011. At that time, the ship was commanded by Lieutenant Commander Dave Taft.
Avenger class mine countermeasures ship
Avenger-class mine countermeasures ships are a class of 14 ships constructed by the United States Navy 1987–1994. The ships are designed to clear mines from vital waterways. The ships have the hull designator MCM.-Background:In the early 1980s, the U.S...
mine countermeasures ship in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
. She was named for Chief Petty Officer
Chief Petty Officer
A chief petty officer is a senior non-commissioned officer in many navies and coast guards.-Canada:"Chief Petty Officer" refers to two ranks in the Canadian Navy...
s.
She was built by Peterson Shipbuilders, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay is a city in and the county seat of Door County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 9,437 at the 2000 census. It is located at the natural end of Sturgeon Bay, although the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal was built across the remainder of the Door Peninsula.-Geography:Sturgeon Bay is...
. Avenger is homeported in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
and is part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
The ship failed its INSURV
Board of Inspection and Survey
The Board of Inspection and Survey is a U.S. Navy organization whose purpose is to inspect and assess material condition of Naval vessels.The Board is currently headquartered at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia.- INSURV teams :...
inspection in June 2011. At that time, the ship was commanded by Lieutenant Commander Dave Taft.