The list of ship acronyms and abbreviations.

All ship related acronyms and abbreviations.

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CLK:
Hunter-Killer Cruiser(Surface combatant, Hull code, SHIP)
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CLP:
Clipper(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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CM:
Minelayer(Mine Warfare, Hull code, SHIP)
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CMc:
Coastal Minelayer(Mine Warfare, Hull code, SHIP)
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CRB:
Crane Barge(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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CRW:
Crewboat(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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CS:
Scout Cruiser(Surface combatant, Hull code, SHIP)
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CSGN:
Strike Cruiser(Surface combatant, Hull code, SHIP)
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CUT:
Cutter(Vessel, SHIP, Technology)
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CV:
Fleet Aircraft Carrier(Aircraft Carrier, Hull code, SHIP)
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Multi-purpose Aircraft Carrier(Aircraft Carrier, Hull code, SHIP)
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CVA:
Attack Aircraft Carrier(Aircraft Carrier, Hull code, SHIP)
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CVAN:
Attack Aircraft Carrier, Nuclear(Aircraft Carrier, Hull code, SHIP)
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CVB:
Large Aircraft Carrier(Aircraft Carrier, Hull code, SHIP)
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CVE:
Escort Aircraft Carrier(Aircraft Carrier, Hull code, SHIP)
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CVHA:
Assault Helicopter Aircraft Carrier(Aircraft Carrier, Hull code, SHIP)
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CVHE:
Escort Helicopter Aircraft Carrier(Aircraft Carrier, Hull code, SHIP)
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CVL:
Light Aircraft Carrier(Aircraft Carrier, Hull code, SHIP)
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CVN:
Multi-purpose Aircraft Carrier(Aircraft Carrier, Hull code, SHIP)
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CVS:
Antisubmarine Aircraft Carrier(Aircraft Carrier, Hull code, SHIP)
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