USS Arch (AM-144)

USS "Arch" (AM-144) 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 18 October 1942 at Tampa, Florida, by the Tampa Shipbuilding Co.; launched on 7 December 1942; sponsored by Mrs. A. M. Kearny; and completed on 6 September 1943.

Transfer to the Soviet Union

Transferred to the USSR under the lend-lease program, she served the Soviet Navy as T-117.

Disposition

Never returned to the United States, the minesweeper was carried on the American Navy List as MSF-144 after 7 February 1955 until her name was struck on 1 January 1983. (She had been scrapped by the Russians on 19 September 1967.)

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/11/02144.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Arch (MSF 144) - ex-AM-144 - ex-AMc-121]

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