- USS Grapple
Two ships in the
United States Navy have been named USS "Grapple".*, commissioned in 1943, struck in 1977 and sold to
Taiwan .
*, commissioned in 1985. Ship fate box active in service.
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Diver class rescue and salvage ship — The Diver class of rescue and salvage ship were operated by the United States Navy. Ships in class USS Diver USS Escape USS Grapple USS Preserver USS Shackle USS Cable USS Chain USS Curb USS Current… … Wikipedia
