USS Arcade (AM-143)

USS Arcade (AM-143)

USS "Arcade" (AM-143) 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 7 December 1942; sponsored by Miss V. Zoll; and completed on 26 August 1943.

Transfer to the Soviet Union

Turned over to the USSR that same day under the lend-lease program, she served the Soviet Navy as "T-116".

Disposition

Never returned, the minesweeper was carried on the Navy List under the designation MSF-143 after 7 February 1955 until 1 January 1983 at which time her name was struck. She had been scrapped by the Soviets on 4 May 1963.

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/11/02143.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Arcade (MSF 143) - ex-AM-143 - ex-AMc-120]


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