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The ''Tacoma'' class of Patrol Frigate s served in the US Navy during World War II . Named for Tacoma, Washington , the ''Tacoma'' class design was based on the British River Class Frigate s, primarily distinguished by the pole Foremast (instead of the British tripod) and carried heavier guns. Unlike most other types of warships, the ''Tacomas'' were built to merchant specifications, which resulted in weaker vessels but enabled them to be built quickly, and in Maritime Commission Shipyard s rather than the Navy's own yards. 96 were built, of which 21 were loaned to the Royal Navy . The Royal Navy ''Tacomas'' were renamed after British colonies and were known collectively as the Colony class. Late in the war, another 28 were loaned to the Soviet Navy in preparation for the invasion of Japan. In the postwar era, many ''Tacoma'' class frigates were sold to friendly nations such as South Korea and Taiwan . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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