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Euryale |
 | | Euryale (AS-22) was built in 1941 by Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., Kearny, N.J., as Hawaiian Merchant; acquired by the Navy 15 April 1943; and commissioned 2 December 1943, Captain H. Guthrie in command. |
 | | Euryale reached Brisbane, Australia, from New York 5 March 1944, and after loading provisions and supplies, sailed for Milne Bay, New Guinea. |
 | | On 28 August, Euryale arrived at Guam to develop a submarine base and rest camp, and on 16 September sailed for Okinawa and Sasebo. |
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