USS Bittern (AM-36) — was a Lapwing class minesweeper in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named after the bittern, a bird of the heron family. Bittern was launched 15 February 1919 by Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co., Mobile, Alabama; sponsored … Wikipedia
USS Tanager (AM-5) — was an Lapwing 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. Tanager was named by the U.S. Navy after the tanager, one of numerous American… … Wikipedia
USS Eider (AM-17) — at Mare Island Navy Yard, Vallejo, California, ca. August September 1920 Career … Wikipedia
USS Catbird (AM-68) — was built in 1938 by Charleston Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Charleston, South Carolina, as MV Bittern ; acquired by the U.S. Navy 12 August 1940; and commissioned 27 November 1940; Lieutenant E. Johnson, USNR, in command. World War II East… … Wikipedia
USS Artemis (ID-2187) — USS Artemis (ID 2187), also known as the USAT Artemis , was a German passenger liner seized by U.S. Customs at New York City at the start of American involvement in World War I. She served the U.S. Army as the transport USAT Artemis , and, at… … Wikipedia
USS Pigeon (ASR-6) — The first USS Pigeon (AM 47/ASR 6) was a Lapwing class minesweeper of the United States Navy. She was later converted to a submarine rescue ship. She was named for the avian ambassador, the pigeon. Pigeon was laid down by the Baltimore Dry Dock… … Wikipedia
USS Viking (ARS-1) — For other ships of the same name, see USS Flamingo. For other ships of the same name, see USS Guide and USC GS Guide. For other ships of the same name, see USS Viking. USC GS Pioneer and USC GS Guide at Dutch Harbor, Territory of Alaska, in 1940 … Wikipedia
USS Lark (AM-21) — For other ships of the same name, see USS Lark. USS Lark on left Career … Wikipedia
USS Tern (AM-31) — For other ships of the same name, see USS Tern. Career … Wikipedia
USS Sandpiper (AM-51) — For other ships of the same name, see USS Sandpiper. Career … Wikipedia
