NORTON SOUND (AVM 1) class

 0 GUIDED MISSILE SHIP

 Name            Pendant    Launched    Commissioned    Status
 NORTON SOUND    AVM-1      1943        1945            Stricken

The NORTON SOUND was a test and evaluation ship for advanced weapon and electronic systems from 1948 until decommissioned in December 1986. She was originally a seaplane tender of the CURRITUCK (AV 7) class.

The ship had a large amidships hangar with an open fantail originally intended for carry flying boats; large cranes...