USS Astute (AM-148)

USS Astute (AM-148)

USS "Astute" (AM-148) was an built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was built to clear minefields in offshore waters, and served the Navy in the Pacific Ocean before being given to the Soviets under the Lend-lease program.

She was laid down on 7 December 1942 at Tampa, Florida, by the Tampa Shipbuilding Co.; launched on 23 February 1943; sponsored by Mrs. M. L. Haney; and commissioned on 17 January 1944.

World War II Pacific Theatre operations

Following shakedown training, "Astute" transited the Panama Canal and joined the U.S. Pacific Fleet. She proceeded up the Pacific coast and ultimately arrived in Alaska waters where she served during the latter part of 1944 and the first half of 1945 conducting patrol and escort duty.

Transfer to the Soviet Navy

"Astute" was decommissioned at Cold Bay, Alaska, on 18 July 1945 and was transferred to the Soviet Union under the terms of the lend-lease program. "Astute" served in the Soviet Navy as "T-523". The Soviets never returned her to the United States Navy. Reclassified MSF-148 on 7 February 1955, she was carried on the United States Navy List until her name was stricken on 1 January 1983. Her fate is unknown.

References

ee also

* List of United States Navy ships
* Patrol boat
* Minelayer

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02148.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Astute (MSF 148) - ex-AM-148 - ex-AMc-125]


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