USS Firm (AM-444)
USS Firm (AM-444/MSO-444) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper in the United States Navy.
Firm was launched 15 April 1953 by J. M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., Tacoma, Washington; sponsored by Mrs. Joseph S. Martinac; and commissioned 12 October 1954, Lieutenant J. E. Renn in command. She was reclassified MSO-444 on 7 February 1955.
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