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This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships .The entries can be found here and here.
- ↑ Gary P. Priolo (11 November 2005). "AGC-10 Auburn". Navsoure.org. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
- ↑ DANFS says Kitkay; Navsource says Kathay.
