USS Defiance (AMc-73)

USS Defiance (AMc-73)

USS "Defiance" (AMc-73) was an "Accentor"-class coastal 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.

World War II service

"Defiance" was launched in June 1941 and was placed "in service", during 1941-45 and attached to the 10th Naval District.

Post-war inactivation

She was struck in 1946.

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/d2/defiance-ii.htm

External links

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