USS Cumberland Sound (AV-17)
USS Cumberland Sound (AV-17) was a Kenneth Whiting-class seaplane tender in the United States Navy.
Cumberland Sound was launched 23 February 1944 by the Todd-Pacific Shipyards, Inc., Tacoma, Washington; sponsored by Mrs. O. A. Tucker; and commissioned 21 August 1944, Captain E. Grant in command.
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