USS Armada (AM-145)

USS Armada (AM-145)

USS "Armada" (AM-145) 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. B. C. Crawford; and completed on 16 September 1943.

Transfer to the Soviet Union

She was turned over to the USSR on the day of her completion and was commissioned in the Soviet Navy as "T-118". The Soviets never returned her to the United States Navy. (She had been torpedoed and sunk in the Kara Sea 12 August 1944 by the German submarine "U-365".)

Disposition

"Armada" was carried on the American Navy List as MSF-145 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

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02145.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Armada (MSF 145) - ex-AM-145 - ex-AMc-122]


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