USS Fancy (AM-234)

USS Fancy (AM-234)

USS "Fancy" (AM-234) was an "Admirable"-class minesweeper built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was built to clear minefields in offshore waters, and was transferred to the Soviet Union under terms of the lend-lease program.

She was launched on 4 September 1944 by Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company, Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Mrs. E. L. Skeel; and commissioned 13 December 1944, Lieutenant F. D. Abbott commanding.

World War II Pacific Ocean operations

Following shakedown and antisubmarine training "Fancy" departed for Pearl Harbor on 15 February 1945. In company with USS|Rampart|AM-282 and USS YMS-38 and USS YMS-237 she steamed to Seattle, Washington, sailing thence to Kodiak and Cold Bay, Alaska, where she was readied for delivery to Russia under Lend-Lease as "T-271".

Transfer to the Soviet Union

Transferred on 20 May, she was officially out of commission the following day. Reclassified MSF-234 on 7 February 1955, "Fancy" remained in Russian possession, her fate unknown.

References

ee also

* List of United States Navy ships
* World War II
* Patrol boat
* Minelayer
* Minesweeper (ship)

External links

* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02234.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Fancy (MSF 234) - ex-AM-234]


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