USS Agent (AM-139)

USS Agent (AM-139) was an Admirable class minesweeper, originally planned as Agent (AMc 116); later changed to AM-139. Laid down on 8 April 1942 by the Tampa Shipbuilding Co., Tampa, Florida. Launched on 1 November 1942, completed 10 July 1943 and transferred to the Soviet Union as "T-112" the same day. Reclassified by the U.S. Navy as a Fleet Minesweeper (Steel Hull), MSF-139, 7 February 1955. Reclassified TB-21, 15 October 1955, VTR-2Y, 8 March 1966, UTS-288, 20 April 1972.

World War II Lend-Lease to Russia

She was transferred to the Soviet Navy on 10 July 1943 under the lend-lease program. She served the Soviet Navy as "T-112" with Senior Lieutenant Vladimirov in command, and the Soviets have retained her since that time.

Deactivation

Agent was carried on the American Navy List - as MSF-139 after 7 February 1955 - until her name was struck from the Navy Register 1 January 1983. Abandoned 31 January 1991.

References

ee also

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

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02139.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Agent (MSF 139) - ex-AM-139 - ex-AMc-116]