USS Oriole (MHC 55)

- decommissioned -

USS ORIOLE was the fifth ship in the OSPREY - class of coastal mine hunters. Delivered to the Navy on May 12, 1995, and commissioned on September 16, 1995, the ORIOLE transfered to the Naval Reserve Force on September 30, 1996, and was subsequently used to train naval reservists. The ORIOLE is currently laid-up at Beaumont, Tx., awaiting final disposal.

General Characteristics:	Awarded: April 1, 1991
	Keel laid: August 3, 1991
	Launched: May 22, 1993
	Commissioned: September 16, 1995
	Decommissioned: June 30, 2006
	Builder: Intermarine USA, Savannah, GA
	Propulsion System: two diesels (800 hp each)
	Propellers: two
	Length: 188 feet (57.3 meters)
	Beam: 36 feet (11 meters)
	Draft: 9,5 feet (2.9 meters)
	Displacement: 895 tons
	Speed: 12 knots
	Armament: Mine neutralization system, two .50 caliber machine guns
	Crew: 5 Officers, 46 Enlisted

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Crew List:

This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard USS ORIOLE. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information.

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