USS Partridge (AM-16)

USS Partridge (AM-16)

USS "Partridge" (AM-16) 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.

"Partridge" was named after the partridge, any of various gallinaceous birds, such as the ruffed grouse or bob-white quail, found in North America. "Partridge" was laid down 14 May 1918 by the Chester SB Co., Chester, Pennsylvania: launched 15 October 1918; sponsored by Miss C. H. McCay; commissioned 17 June 1919, Lt. (j.g.) W. K. Bigger in command.

Post-World War I operations

Completed too late to participate in World War I, "Partridge" operated in the Pacific Ocean until returning to the Atlantic Ocean in June 1941. Converted to an ocean-going tug, "Partridge" was reclassified AT-138 on 1 June 1942. The tug participated in rescue and towing duties along the eastern seaboard and in the Caribbean, making an important contribution to saving lives and ships, until early May 1944.

World War II operations

Reclassified ATO-138 on 15 May 1944, "Partridge" was ordered to England to assist in preparing for the coming invasion of Normandy. The ship remained in England until 10 June, when she was ordered to sail for the beachhead.

En route, the veteran minesweeper was hit by a torpedo from a German E-Boat at 0200 on 11 June and sank shortly after. Torpedoed by German motor torpedo boats off Normandy in position 49º30'N, 00º50'W at 0200 hours on 11 June 1944, she sank some 35 minutes later.

"Partridge" was struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 29 July 1944.

References

See also

* List of United States Navy ships
* World War I
* World War II
* Minesweeper (ship)
* Minesweeping
* Tugboat

External links

* [http://www.usspartridge.com usspartridge.com]
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/p2/partridge-i.htm Partridge]
* [http://uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/5169.html USS Partridge (AM 16)]
* [http://uboat.net/allies/warships/class.html?ID=225 uboat.net - Allied Warships - Lapwing class Minesweepers]


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