The Auk class were
AlliedThe Allies of World War II were the countries that opposed the Axis powers during the Second World War . Former Axis states contributing to the Allied victory are not considered Allied states...
minesweeperA minesweeper is a small naval warship designed to counter the threat posed by naval mines. Minesweepers generally detect then neutralize mines in advance of other naval operations.-History:...
s serving with the
United States NavyThe United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
and the British
Royal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
during the Second World War. In total, there were 95 Auks built.
Design and development
The Auk class
displacedA ship's displacement is its weight at any given time, generally expressed in metric tons or long tons. The term is often used to mean the ship's weight when it is loaded to its maximum capacity. A number of synonymous terms exist for this maximum weight, such as loaded displacement, full load...
890
tonsTonnage is a measure of the size or cargo carrying capacity of a ship. The term derives from the taxation paid on tuns or casks of wine, and was later used in reference to the weight of a ship's cargo; however, in modern maritime usage, "tonnage" specifically refers to a calculation of the volume...
on average, and had an approximate length of 220-225 feet. They could reach a maximum speed of about 18.1 knots (35.5 km/h). Auks were equipped with a single 3 inch gun, two
40 mm BoforsThe Bofors 40 mm gun is an anti-aircraft autocannon designed by the Swedish defence firm of Bofors Defence...
guns, and eight
20 mm OerlikonThe Oerlikon 20 mm cannon is a series of autocannons, based on an original design by Reinhold Becker of Germany, very early in World War I, and widely produced by Oerlikon Contraves and others...
guns.
Thirty-two minesweepers were ordered by the US (as BAM-1 to -32), intending them to be supplied to the
Royal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
under
Lend-leaseLend-Lease was the program under which the United States of America supplied the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, China, Free France, and other Allied nations with materiel between 1941 and 1945. It was signed into law on March 11, 1941, a year and a half after the outbreak of war in Europe in...
; 12 were retained for USN use and given names and the "AM" hull classification prefix.
Those transferred to the RN were named as the Catherine class receiving "J"
pennant numberIn the modern Royal Navy, and other navies of Europe and the Commonwealth, ships are identified by pennant numbers...
prefixes.
Eleven minesweepers of the Auk class were lost in World War II, six to direct enemy action including
USS SkillUSS Skill was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.Skill was the first of two ships to bear that name...
,
torpedoThe modern torpedo is a self-propelled missile weapon with an explosive warhead, launched above or below the water surface, propelled underwater towards a target, and designed to detonate either on contact with it or in proximity to it.The term torpedo was originally employed for...
ed by U-593.
Royal Navy
- transferred to Turkey in March 1947 and renamed Erdemli. Stricken 1963. Sunk 6 July 1944 by
German Neger human torpedoNeger was a German torpedo-carrying craft generally described as a human torpedo which could not submerge, but was difficult to see during night operations. The vessel was used by the Kriegsmarine between 1943 and 1945...
. Damaged by mine, 21 July 1944. To Turkey, March 1947. Renamed Edremit. Stricken 1973. Returned to US, 1946. Sold to Greece 1947. Returned to US, 1947. Scrapped 1947. To Turkey, March 1947. Renamed Cesme. Stricken 1974. Returned to US, 1946. Returned to US, 1946. Sold to Greece. Returned to US, 1946. To Turkey, March 1947. Renamed Candarli. Became survey ship in 60s. Stricken 1986. Returned to US, 1946. Returned to US, 1946. Sold to Greece. To Turkey March 1947. Renamed Edincik. Stricken 1974. Returned to US, 1946. Sunk 6 July 1944 by German Neger human torpedo. To Turkey March 1947. Renamed Ereğli. Stricken 1973 Sunk 8 July 1944 by German Biber human torpedo Returned to United States in 1946. Sold to Greece. Returned to United States 1946, but laid up until 1956 in the UK. Broken up in Germany, 1956. To Turkey, March 1947. Renamed Carsamba. Stricken 1985. To Turkey, March 1947. Renamed Cardak. Stricken 1974.
US Navy
| Ship Name |
Hull Number |
Date Struck From Naval Vessel Register The Naval Vessel Register is the official inventory of ships and service craft in custody of or titled by the United States Navy. It contains information on ships and service craft that make up the official inventory of the Navy from the time a vessel is authorized through its life cycle and...
|
Fate |
|
| USS ArdentThe second USS Ardent was a in the United States Navy.Ardent was originally laid down as HMS Buffalo , for the Royal Navy on 20 February 1943 at Alameda, California, by the General Engineering & Drydock Co.; rescheduled for delivery to the United States Navy; renamed Ardent and redesignated...
| AM-340
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF "| Transferred to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 19 September 1972 >
|
| USS AukUSS Auk was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-57
| 1 August 1956
| Unknown>
|
| USS BroadbillUSS Broadbill , was an of the United States Navy, named after the Broadbill, a family of small passerine bird species found in tropical southeast Asia and Africa. Broadbill was launched on 21 May 1942 at the Defoe Shipbuilding Company in Bay City, Michigan, sponsored by Mrs. A. Loring Swasey,...
| AM-58
| 1 July 1972,
| bgcolor="ACE1AF " | Sold for scrap on 1 December 1973>
|
| USS ChampionThe third USS Champion was an of the United States Navy.The ship was the first of 32 vessels of the Auk class ordered for transfer to Great Britain under Lend-Lease, and designated British Minesweeper HMS Akbar . Twelve of these ships were retained for service in the U.S...
| AM-314
| Unknown
| bgcolor="ACE1AF"| Donated to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 19 September 1972. Still in active service.>
|
| USS ChickadeeUSS Chickadee was an of the United States Navy, named after the Chickadee, a family of small passerine birds which appear in North America and Africa....
| AM-59
| Unknown
| Transferred to the National Navy of UruguayThe National Navy of Uruguay is a branch of the Armed Forces of Uruguay under the direction of the Ministry of National Defense and the commander in chief of the Navy Admiral Juan H...
on 18 August 1966>
|
| USS ChiefUSS Chief was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing, and named after the word "chief," the head or leader of a group....
| AM-315
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF"| Transferred to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
in February 1973.>
|
| USS CompetentUSS Competent was an acquired by the United States Navy. Competent was a U.S. Navy oceangoing minesweeper, named after the word "competent", meaning adequate, capable, or fit....
| AM-316
| 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF"| Transferred to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
in September 1972.>
|
| USS DefenseUSS Defense was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.-Construction history:...
| AM-317
| Approx. 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF"| Transferred to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 3 January 1973.>
|
| USS DevastatorUSS Devastator was an Auk-class minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing naval mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.-Construction history:...
| AM-318
| Unknown
| bgcolor="ACE1AF "| Transferred to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
in 1973.>
|
| USS DextrousUSS Dextrous was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-341
| Unknown.
| Transferred to Republic of Korea NavyThe Republic of Korea Navy or the ROK Navy is the branch of the South Korean armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations and amphibious landing operations. The ROK Navy includes the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, which is a quasi-autonomous organization...
in December 1967 after service in the Korean War.>
|
| USS GladiatorUSS Gladiator was an Auk-class minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.-Construction history:...
| AM-319
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF"| Donated to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
in 1973.>
|
| USS HeedUSS Heed was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. She earned five battle stars for her World War II service. She was recommissioned during the Korean War...
| AM-100
| 1 March 1967
| Unknown >
|
| USS Herald USS Herald was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.Herald was named after the word "herald", which means "a bearer of news"....
| AM-101
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF"| Donated to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 1 February 1973.>
|
| USS Impeccable USS Impeccable was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was originally ordered as HMS Brutus for the United Kingdom's Royal Navy under Lend-Lease, but was acquired and renamed by the United States Navy before construction began. She was commissioned in 1944 and served in...
| AM-320
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold for scrap on 1 April 1974>
|
| USS Minivet USS Minivet was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.Minivet was named after the minivet, a type of cuckoo shrike of Asiatic origin....
| AM-371
| 21 January 1946
| bgcolor="F88379"| Sunk in action in the Tsushima Straitis the eastern channel of the Korea Strait, which lies between Korea and Japan, connecting the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea.The Tsushima Strait is the broader eastern channel to the east and southeast of Tsushima Island, with the Japanese islands of Honshū to the east and northeast, and...
on 29 December 1945>
|
| USS Motive USS Motive was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. She earned three battle stars for World War II service. She was decommissioned in 1946 and placed in reserve where she remained until struck from the Naval Vessel Register in December 1966...
| AM-102
| 1 December 1966
| bgcolor=" FCF75E "| Sunk as a target in April 1968>
|
| USS Murrelet USS Murrelet was an acquired by the United States Navy to removed mines from minefields laid to prevent ships from passing. She was the only U.S...
| AM-372
| 1 December 1964
| Transferred under FMS to the Philippine NavyThe Philippine Navy is the naval arm of the Armed Forces of the Philippines . Its official name in Filipino is Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas, literally, "Sea Force of the Philippines"....
in June 1965>
|
| USS NuthatchUSS Nuthatch was an in the United States Navy.Nuthatch was laid down at the Defoe Shipbuilding Company in Bay City, Michigan on 22 May 1942. She was launched on 16 September 1942, sponsored by Mrs. Charles D. Swain, and commissioned on 19 November 1942, with Commander D. D...
| AM-60
| 1 December 1966
| bgcolor=" FCF75E "| Sunk as a target.>
|
| USS OracleUSS Oracle was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was commissioned in May 1943 and decommissioned in May 1946. She was placed in reserve and remained there until struck from the Naval Vessel Register in December 1966...
| AM-103
| 1 December 1966
| bgcolor=" FCF75E "| Sunk as a target in the Winter of 1967>
|
| USS PeregrineUSS Peregrine was an built for the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. She was named after the peregrine, a swift and powerful falcon....
| AM-373
| 1 February 1969
| Unknown>
|
| USS PheasantUSS Pheasant was an named after the Pheasant, a large game bird found in the United States and other countries. Pheasant was laid down on 22 July 1942 at the Defoe Shipbuilding Company in Bay City, Michigan; launched on 24 October 1942, sponsored by Mrs. Harry J...
| AM-61
| 1 December 1966
| bgcolor=" FCF75E "| Sunk as a target.>
|
| USS PigeonUSS Pigeon was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-374
| 1 December 1966
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold for scrap.>
|
| USS Pilot USS Pilot was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.Pilot, a U.S. Navy ocean-going minesweeper, and the second U.S...
| AM-104
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF"| Transferred to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 19 July 1972.>
|
| USS Pioneer USS Pioneer was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.Pioneer was a U.S...
| AM-105
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF"| Transferred to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 19 September 1972.>
|
| USS PochardUSS Pochard was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.Pochard was named after the pochard, a heavy-bodied diving duck....
| AM-375
| 1 December 1966
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold for scrap.>
|
| USS Portent USS Portent was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-106
| Unknown
| bgcolor=" F88379"| Sunk in action off of AnzioAnzio is a city and comune on the coast of the Lazio region of Italy, about south of Rome.Well known for its seaside harbour setting, it is a fishing port and a departure point for ferries and hydroplanes to the Pontine Islands of Ponza, Palmarola and Ventotene...
, ItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
on 22 January 1944>
|
| USS Prevail USS Prevail was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-107
| 10 January 1964
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold for scrap on 13 October 1964.>
|
| USS Ptarmigan USS Ptarmigan was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. She was the only U.S...
| AM-376
| 1 July 1963
| Transferred to Republic of Korea NavyThe Republic of Korea Navy or the ROK Navy is the branch of the South Korean armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations and amphibious landing operations. The ROK Navy includes the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, which is a quasi-autonomous organization...
on 25 July 1963.>
|
| USS Pursuit USS Pursuit was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-108
| 1 July 1960
| Unknown>
|
| USS Quail (AM-377)USS Quail was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.Quail was named after the "quail," a migratory game bird....
| AM-377
| 1 December 1966
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold for scrap.>
|
| USS Redstart USS Redstart was an commissioned by the United States Navy for service in World War II. Her task, as a fleet minesweeper, was to clear mines as the fleet proceeded into battle areas....
| AM-378
| 1 April 1965
| Transferred to the Republic of China NavyThe Republic of China Navy is the maritime branch of the Armed forces of the Republic of China . The ROC Navy's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against a blockade, attack, or possible invasion by forces of the People's Republic of China...
on 25 July 1963.>
|
| USS Requisite USS Requisite was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-109
| 1 April 1964
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold for scrap on March 1965.>
|
| USS RevengeUSS Revenge was a World War II-era in the service of the United States Navy. It was the sixth United States vessel named Revenge....
| AM-110
| 1 November 1966
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold for scrap on May 1967.>
|
| USS Roselle USS Roselle was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. She was the second United States Navy warship to be so named....
| AM-379
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF"| Donated to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 1 February 1973.>
|
| USS Ruddy USS Ruddy was an Auk-class minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. She was the only U.S...
| AM-380
| Unknown
| Transferred to the Peruvian NavyThe Peruvian Navy is the branch of the Peruvian Armed Forces tasked with surveillance, patrol and defense on lakes, rivers and the Pacific Ocean up to 200 nautical miles from the Peruvian littoral...
on 1 November 1960>
|
| USS SageUSS Sage was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-111
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF"| Donated to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 4 February 1973.>
|
| USS ScoterThe second USS Scoter was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-381
| 1 December 1966
| bgcolor="ACE1AF"| Transferred to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 19 September 1972>
|
| USS Seer USS Seer was an of the United States Navy that served during World War II and the Korean War, and was sold to Norway in 1962....
| AM-112
| 1 March 1963
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold to the Royal Norwegian NavyThe Royal Norwegian Navy is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support...
on 15 December 1962>
|
| USS Sentinel USS Sentinel was an built for the United States Navy during World War II; she was the third U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. It was laid down on 28 November 1941 by the American Ship Building Company, Cleveland, Ohio; launched on 23 May 1942; and commissioned on 3 November 1942, Lt. Comdr....
| AM-113
| 19 August 1943
| bgcolor="F88379"| Sunk in action off of LicataLicata is a city and comune located on the south coast of Sicily, at the mouth of the Salso River , about midway between Agrigento and Gela...
, ItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
on 10 July 1943>
|
| USS SheldrakeUSS Sheldrake was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. The ship was named after the sheldrake duck. The ship earned four battle stars during World War II. She was converted to a survey ship and re-designated AGS-19 in 1952 and remained in commission until 1968...
| AM-62
| 30 June 1968
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold for scrap on 2 November 1971>
|
| USS Shoveler USS Shoveler was an Auk-class minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.- Construction history:...
| AM-382
| 17 May 1974
| Transferred to the Peruvian NavyThe Peruvian Navy is the branch of the Peruvian Armed Forces tasked with surveillance, patrol and defense on lakes, rivers and the Pacific Ocean up to 200 nautical miles from the Peruvian littoral...
on 1 May 1974>
|
| USS SkillUSS Skill was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.Skill was the first of two ships to bear that name...
| AM-115
| 11 October 1943
| bgcolor="F88379"| Sunk in action off of North AfricaDuring the Second World War, the North African Campaign took place in North Africa from 10 June 1940 to 13 May 1943. It included campaigns fought in the Libyan and Egyptian deserts and in Morocco and Algeria and Tunisia .The campaign was fought between the Allies and Axis powers, many of whom had...
on 25 September 1943>
|
| USS SkylarkUSS Skylark was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. She earned three battle stars during World War II. Skylark was mined and sunk off Okinawa in April 1945...
| AM-63
| 28 April 1945
| bgcolor="F88379"| Sunk in action off of Yomitan, Okinawais a village located in Nakagami District, Okinawa, Japan. As of 30 September 2005, the village has an official population of 38,532. The total area is 35.17 km²....
on 28 April 1945>
|
| USS SpearUSS Spear was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-322
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF"| Transferred to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 19 September 1972.>
|
| USS Speed USS Speed was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-116
| Unknown
| Transferred to Republic of Korea NavyThe Republic of Korea Navy or the ROK Navy is the branch of the South Korean armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations and amphibious landing operations. The ROK Navy includes the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, which is a quasi-autonomous organization...
on 17 November 1967.>
|
| USS Sprig USS Sprig was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-384
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold for scrap on 20 December 1973>
|
| USS Staff USS Staff was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-114
| 1 March 1967
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold for scrap on 17 November 1967>
|
| USS StarlingUSS Starling was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-64
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Transferred to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 16 February 1973.>
|
| USS SteadyUSS Steady was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-118
| 1 February 1968
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold to the Republic of China NavyThe Republic of China Navy is the maritime branch of the Armed forces of the Republic of China . The ROC Navy's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against a blockade, attack, or possible invasion by forces of the People's Republic of China...
on 15 August 1967.>
|
| USS StriveUSS Strive was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-117
| 1 October 1959
| Transferred to the Royal Norwegian NavyThe Royal Norwegian Navy is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support...
on 1 October 1959>
|
| USS SurfbirdUSS Surfbird was an built during World War II for the United States Navy. She was the only U.S. Navy ship named for the surfbird....
| AM-383
| 21 February 1975
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold to a private company on 5 December 1975>
|
| USS Sustain USS Sustain was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-119
| 1 October 1959
| Transferred to the Royal Norwegian NavyThe Royal Norwegian Navy is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support...
on 1 October 1959>
|
| USS SwallowUSS Swallow was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. The ship was the second U.S. Navy ship named after the swallow. Swallow earned two battle stars for World War II service. She was sunk by a kamikaze aircraft off Okinawa on 22 April 1945...
| AM-65
| 2 June 1945
| bgcolor=" F88379"| Sunk in action off of the UlithiUlithi is an atoll in the Caroline Islands of the western Pacific Ocean, about 191 km east of Yap. It consists of 40 islets totalling , surrounding a lagoon about long and up to wide—at one of the largest in the world. It is administered by the state of Yap in the Federated States of...
atollAn atoll is a coral island that encircles a lagoon partially or completely.- Usage :The word atoll comes from the Dhivehi word atholhu OED...
on 22 April 1945>
|
| USS SwayUSS Sway was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-120
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Donated to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 16 February 1973.>
|
| USS SwerveUSS Swerve was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-121
| 22 August 1944
| bgcolor=" F88379"| Sunk in action off of AnzioAnzio is a city and comune on the coast of the Lazio region of Italy, about south of Rome.Well known for its seaside harbour setting, it is a fishing port and a departure point for ferries and hydroplanes to the Pontine Islands of Ponza, Palmarola and Ventotene...
, ItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
on 9 June 1944>
|
| USS SwiftUSS Swift was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-122
| 1 July 1972
| Scrapped>
|
| USS SymbolUSS Symbol was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-123
|1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Transferred to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on 19 September 1972.>
|
| USS TanagerUSS Tanager was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-385
| 1 November 1963
| Transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard on 16 July 1964.>
|
| USS TercelUSS Tercel was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-386
| 1 July 1972
| Scrapped>
|
| USS ThreatUSS Threat was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-124
|1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Donated to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
in 1973.>
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| USS TideUSS Tide was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-125
| 29 July 1944
| bgcolor=" F88379"| Sunk in action off the coast of NormandyNormandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. It is in France.The continental territory covers 30,627 km² and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. It is divided for administrative purposes into two régions:...
on 7 June 1944>
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| USS TokenUSS Token was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-126
| 1 December 1966
| Unknown>
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| USS ToucanUSS Toucan was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. She was the only U.S...
| AM-387
| Unknown
| Transferred to the Republic of China NavyThe Republic of China Navy is the maritime branch of the Armed forces of the Republic of China . The ROC Navy's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against a blockade, attack, or possible invasion by forces of the People's Republic of China...
on 22 December 1964.>
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| USS TowheeUSS Towhee was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.Towhee was named after the Towhee, a North American bird of the finch family....
| AM-388
| 1 May 1969
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold for scrap on 6 March 1969>
|
| USS TriumphUSS Triumph was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-323
| 1 March 1961
| Transferred to the Royal Norwegian NavyThe Royal Norwegian Navy is the branch of the Norwegian Defence Force responsible for naval operations. , the RNoN consists of approximately 3,700 personnel and 70 vessels, including 5 heavy frigates, 6 submarines, 14 patrol boats, 4 minesweepers, 4 minehunters, 1 mine detection vessel, 4 support...
on 27 January 1961>
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| USS TumultUSS Tumult was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-127
| 1 May 1967
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold for scrap>
|
| USS UsageHMS Tourmaline was a of the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Originally planned as USS Usage , of the United States Navy's , she was transferred to the United Kingdom under Lend-Lease.- Career :...
| AM-130
| Unknown
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Sold to the Turkish NavyThe Turkish Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the Turkish Armed Forces.- Ottoman fleet after Mudros :Following the demise of the Ottoman Empire in the aftermath of World War I, on November 3, 1918, the fleet commander of the Ottoman Navy, Liva Amiral Arif Pasha, ordered all flags to be...
.>
|
| USS VelocityUSS Velocity was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. She was the second warship to bear the name....
| AM-128
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF" | Donated to the Mexican NavyThe Mexican Navy is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over...
on the same day it was struck.>
|
| USS VigilanceUSS Vigilance was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-324
| 1 December 1966
| Transferred under FMS to the Philippine NavyThe Philippine Navy is the naval arm of the Armed Forces of the Philippines . Its official name in Filipino is Hukbong Dagat ng Pilipinas, literally, "Sea Force of the Philippines"....
August 1967>
|
| USS VitalHMS Strenuous was a of the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Originally planned as USS Vital , of the United States Navy's , she was transferred to the United Kingdom under Lend-Lease.- Career :...
| AM-129
| 23 April 1947
| bgcolor="ACE1AF " | Sold to foreign purchaser. Served as a merchant marine vessel until sold for scrap in July 1956.>
|
| USS WaxwingUSS Waxwing was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. She was the only U.S...
| AM-389
| Unknown
| Transferred to the Republic of China NavyThe Republic of China Navy is the maritime branch of the Armed forces of the Republic of China . The ROC Navy's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against a blockade, attack, or possible invasion by forces of the People's Republic of China...
on 14 October 1965>
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| USS WheatearUSS Wheatear was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
| AM-390
| 1 July 1972
| bgcolor="ACE1AF " | Sold for scrap on 20 December 1973>
|
| USS ZealUSS Zeal was an that served in both World War II and during the Korean War. As a steel-hulled fleet minesweeper, she was assigned to support the fleet by removing enemy mines whose purpose was to impede the path of the U.S. Pacific Fleet....
| AM-131
| 1 December 1966
| bgcolor=" FCF75E "| Sunk as a target on 9 January 1967>
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