USS Barrier (AM-150)

USS "Barrier" (AM-150) was an built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was built to clear minefields in offshore waters, and served the Navy in the Pacific Ocean before being given to the Soviets under the Lend-Lease program.

She was laid down on 7 December 1942 at Tampa, Florida, by the Tampa Shipbuilding Company, Incorporated; launched on 23 February 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Eugenie Bradford, wife of Lieutenant L. M. Bradford, Assistant Technical Officer (Hull) at the builder's yard; and commissioned on 10 May 1944, Lt. Donald T. Ehrmann, USMC, in command.

World War II Pacific Theatre operations

Following outfitting and shakedown training, "Barrier" transited the Panama Canal late in July and made a stop at San Francisco, California, early in August before beginning duty in Alaskan waters on 14 August. The minesweeper performed convoy escort and minesweeping duties in the Aleutian Islands for the next 11 months.

Transfer to the Soviets

On 18 July 1945, "Barrier" was decommissioned at Cold Bay, Alaska, and was simultaneously transferred to the Soviet Navy under lend lease. The Soviets retained her since that time. "Barrier" was carried on the American Navy List as MSF 150 after 7 February 1955 until struck on 1 January 1983. She was believed to have been scrapped in the Soviet Union in 1956.

References

ee also

* List of United States Navy ships
* Patrol boat
* Minelayer

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02150.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Barrier (MSF 150) - ex-AM-150 - ex-AMc-127]