USS Plover (AMc-3)

USS Plover (AMc-3) 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.

"Plover" was originally built by Harbor Boat Building Co., Terminal Island, Long Beach, California in 1936 as the wooden hull fishing trawler M"/V Sea Rover". She was purchased on 16 October 1940 from Mr. John Rados, converted to a coastal minesweeper at Martinolich SB Co., San Pedro, California and placed in service on 25 June 1941.

World War II West Coast Operations

Based at San Pedro, California, "Plover" performed sweeping and patrol duties along the coast until placed out of service 17 September 1944.

Decommissioned

Struck from the Navy List on 14 October 1944, she was transferred to the Maritime Commission on 5 February 1945 and was returned to her former owner the same date.

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/11/03003.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Plover (AMc 3)]