USS Pipit (AMc-1)

USS Pipit (AMc-1)

USS Pipit (AMc-1) was a "Pipit"-class coastal minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for use in World War II. Her task was to clear minefields in coastal waterways.

"Pipit" was built as "M/V Spartan" in 1936 by Martinolich Shipyard, Tacoma, Washington; acquired by the U.S. Navy at San Diego, California, 18 October 1940, by purchase from Mr. Anton Sumic; conversion by Wilmington Boat Works, San Pedro, California, and completed 22 March 1941; and placed in service 28 March 1941.

World War II East Coast operations

Assigned to the 15th Naval District, "Pipit" departed San Diego, California, 10 May 1941. She arrived and reported for duty in the Panama Canal Zone 22 May 1941. From then until August 1944, USS Pipit performed coastal minesweeping duties for the Panamanian Sea Frontier.

Decommissioning

Following departure from Balboa, Canal Zone, USS Pipit arrived at San Diego, California, 26 August 1944. Placed out of service 6 October 1944, she was struck from the Navy list 22 December 1944 and returned to her owner by the War Shipping Administration.

References

See also

* List of United States Navy ships
* World War II
* Patrol boat
* Minelayer
* minesweeper
* Minesweeping

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/03001.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Pipit (AMc-1)]


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