USS Sanderling (AMc-11)

The USS Sanderling, built in 1937 as the wooden purse seiner New Conti di Savoia by the Harbor Boat Works, Terminal Island, California, was purchased for U.S. Navy use on 28 October 1940 from the New Conti di Savoia Pishing Corp., San Pedro, California; converted to a coastal minesweeper by the Al Larson Boat Shop, San Pedro, California; and placed in service as USS Sanderling (AMc-11) on 18 April 1941.

World War II West Coast Patrol Operations

Based at San Diego, California, USS Sanderling conducted local minesweeping and patrol operations in the 11th Naval District until placed out of service on 18 September 1944.

End of War Deactivation

She was struck from the Navy list on 14 October, 1944; sold back to her former owner in February 1945; and delivered to that corporation the following May.

References

ee also

* List of United States Navy ships
* World War II
* minesweeper
* Minesweeping

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ships/AMc/AMc-11_Sanderling.html Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945 - AMc-11 USS Sanderling]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/03011.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Sanderling (AMc 11)]
* [http://www.ibiblio.net/hyperwar/USN/ships/ships-dm.html Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945]