USS Gulfport

USS Gulfport

USS "Gulfport" has been the name of two ships in the United States Navy.

*USS|Gulfport|AK-5 was a German vessel that was seized by the United States upon its entrance into World War I.
*USS|Gulfport|PF-20, a "Tacoma"-class frigate.


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