USS Linnet (AM-76)

The USS "Linnet (AM-76)", was a Kite class minesweeper: Laid down 18 June 1928 as the M/V Georgetown by Bath Iron Works Corp., Bath, Maine, for F. J. O'Hara and Sons, Inc. of Boston, Massachusetts; Launched 15 December 1928; Delivered 19 December 1928; Renamed Linnet 14 August 1940; Acquired by the U.S. Navy, 4 September 1940; Conversion to a Minesweeper began in September 1940 at the Bethlehem Steel Co. of East Boston, Massachusetts; Commissioned, USS Linnet (AM 76), 3 March 1941; Conversion completed in March 1941; Reclassified as an Unclassified Miscellaneous Auxiliary, IX-166, 20 April 1944.

World War II Atlantic Operations

Assigned to the Mine Warfare School, Yorktown, Virginia, USS Linnet engaged in experiments and training in the intricacies of mine operations. Upon completion of training in the spring 1942, the minesweeper sailed to join Fleet operations in the South Atlantic.

South Atlantic Operations

Based at Recife, Brazil, USS Linnet played an important role in harbor clearing operations to permit the free movement of ships from that port. She regained in Brazilian waters until 22 February 1944, when she sailed for Norfolk, Virginia, arriving there 17 March. USS Linnet was reclassified IX-168 on 20 April for possible use as a small cargo ship.

End-of-War Deactivation

Plans were changed, however, and she was: Decommissioned, 18 December 1944 at Boston, Massachusetts.; Returned to the War Shipping Administration, 31 July 1945; Converted to mercantile service and renamed M/V Cambridge. Fate unknown.

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/l7/linnet-ii.htm

External links

* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02076.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Linnet (IX-166) - ex-AM-76]