USS Alarm (AM-140)

USS Alarm (AM-140)

USS "Alarm" (AM-140) was an built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was built to clear minefields in offshore waters, and was given to the Soviets under the lend-lease program.

She was laid down on 8 June 1942 at Tampa, Florida, by the Tampa Shipbuilding Co.; launched on December 1942; sponsored by Mrs. M. A. Lynch; and completed on 5 August 1943.

Transfer to the Soviet Union

On the same day, she was transferred to the Soviet Navy under the lend-lease program and served them as T-113.

Disposition

Never returned by the Soviets, "Alarm" was carried on the American Navy List as MSF-140 after 7 February 1955 until 1 January 1983 when her name was struck.

References

ee also

* List of United States Navy ships
* 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/11/02140.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Alarm (MSF 140) - ex-AM-140 - ex-AMc-117]


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