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Albatross-classminesweeper

Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · United States · 1931
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Albatross-classminesweeper

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
20
Low Signature
10
Clearance Rate
40
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
50
Reliability
70
Survivability
30
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
CategoryMine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM)
EraInterwar Period
In service1931–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality85%
30
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) MASS Rating
16/23
Interwar Period
142/173
All-Time
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 10 axes scored
Mine-Hunting Effectiveness
30
Sonar & Sensors
20
Low Signature
10
Clearance Rate
40
UUV Integration
0
Endurance
50
Reliability
70
Survivability
30
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category.
01 / Overview
Albatross-class minesweeper
Production
1931–1945
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MINE COUNTERMEASURES VESSELS (MCM) · INTERWAR PERIOD
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
30
mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the mine countermeasures vessels (mcm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Ship TypeMinesweeper
  • BuilderBath Iron Works
  • Commissioned1940
  • Ships in Class2
  • RoleMine Countermeasures
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions5MOD.5
  • Light Displacement510 t
  • Full Load Displacement518.16 t
  • Length44.8 m
  • Beam7.62 m
  • Draft3.66 m
▣Capacity2MOD.2
◇Propulsion3MOD.3
  • Propulsion Typediesel
  • Shaft Power410 kW
  • Top Speed13 kn
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense3MOD.3
⬢Fleet Status6MOD.6
  • Completed2
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Cancelled0
  • Retired2
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1931Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
  3. 1945Production ended
95
years in service
14
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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