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What type of ship was the USS Shaw?

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The USS Shaw was a Mahan-class destroyer, was present in the Attack of Pearl Harbor. She was extremely damaged in the attack, having her magazine blown. She was immediately repaired and sent out into the Pacific War. Not too long after, she was sold for scrap.

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