USS Magpie (AMc-2)

USS Magpie (AMc-2) 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.

"Magpie" was built as "F/V City of San Pedro" in 1936 by Harbor Boat Building Co., Terminal Island, California; acquired by the U.S. Navy 18 October 1940; converted from a fishing trawler by Harbor Boat Building Co., Terminal Island, California; renamed "Magpie" 29 October 1940; and placed in service 28 March 1941.

World War II West Coast operations

Assigned to the 15th Naval District, "Magpie" departed San Pedro, California, 10 May 1941 for the Panama Canal Zone, arriving 22 May. She performed minesweeping and patrol operations out of Balboa, Panama, until 7 August 1944 when she departed for the west coast, arriving San Diego, California, 26 August.

Decommissioning

"Magpie" was placed out of service at San Pedro, California, 6 October 1944; struck from the Navy list 22 December 1944; and delivered to War Shipping Administration for return sale to her former owner 5 February 1945.

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/m2/magpie-i.htm

External links

* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/03002.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Magpie (AMc 2)]