USS Jacamar (AMc-47)

USS Jacamar (AMc-47)

USS "Jacamar" (AMc-47) was an "Accentor"-class coastal minesweeper of the U.S. Navy. She was built for service during World War II and named after the jacamar.

"Jacamar", a wooden-hulled coastal minesweeper, was launched by Greenport Basin & Construction Co., Greenport, Long Island, New York, 10 March 1941; sponsored by Mrs. Dorothy Scrimshaw; and commissioned 25 June 1941, Lt. (j.g.) S. Yeager in command.

World War II East Coast operations

The new minesweeper departed for training at Mine Warfare School, Yorktown, Virginia, 30 June 1941; and reported for coastal duty with the Atlantic Fleet in July. America's entry into the war in December necessitated an increase in mine protection for vital Atlantic Ocean bases, and "Jacamar" steamed from Boston, Massachusetts 9 December for duty at Bermuda. She subsequently performed these vital mine warfare functions at Bermuda and in the Caribbean until returning to Norfolk, Virginia for alterations and new sweeping gear 3 February 1943.

"Jacamar" returned to Bermuda in March 1943, remaining there during the next crucial year in the Battle of the Atlantic. She sailed for Norfolk, Virginia, 20 April 1944, and upon arrival took up 'duty as a towing ship for aircraft target practice offshore. "Jacamar" remained on this duty, stationed at Hampton Roads, Virginia, until arriving New London, Connecticut, 10 February 1945. "Jacamar" was at New London, Connecticut when the Germans surrendered in May, and arrived New York 6 June 1945.

Decommissioning

She subsequently engaged in clearing mines in Florida waters before decommissioning at Charleston 6 December 1945. After being briefly laid up in the Wando River, she was turned over to the Maritime Commission and sold in 1947 to O. R. Murphy, Charleston, S.C.

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/j1/jacamar-i.htm

External links

* [http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ships/AMc/AMc-47_Jackamar.html Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945 AMc-47 USS Jackamar]


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