USS Rampart (AM-282)

USS "Rampart" (AM-282) 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 served the Navy in the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean until she was transferred to the Soviet Union under terms of the Lend Lease Act.

"Rampart" was laid down on 24 November 1943 by the Gulf Shipbuilding Corp., Chickasaw, Alabama; launched 30 March 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Frank S. Scott,; and commissioned 18 November 1944, Lt. Stanley F. Luce in command.

World War II Atlantic Ocean operations

After shakedown in the Gulf of Mexico, "Rampart" got underway 8 December and arrived at Little Creek, Virginia five days later. She operated out of Little Creek, conducting minesweeping exercises, until 15 January 1945, when she sailed for Casco Bay, Maine, for antisubmarine warfare training.

Transfer to the Pacific Fleet

"Rampart" then returned to Hampton Roads, and got underway 25 January for the Panama Canal Zone, reaching Coco Solo Naval Base 1 February. She transited the canal and proceeded via San Diego, California, to Hawaii, arriving at Pearl Harbor on 24 February. On 7 March she headed back to the U.S. West Coast, reaching Seattle, Washington, on 19 March.

On 7 April "Rampart" departed Seattle for Kodiak, Alaska. A week later she steamed for Cold Bay, Alaska, arriving on the 15th. On the 24th she began shakedown with personnel of the Soviet Navy. The training was completed on 13 May.

Transfer to the Soviet Union

On 20 May 1945 "Rampart" was decommissioned and transferred to the Soviet Navy on lease. She was reclassified MSF-282 on 7 February 1955.

References

See also

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

External links

*cite web | accessdate= 2008-02-18
url= http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/r2/rampart.htm
title= "Rampart"
work= DANFS
publisher= U.S. Naval Historical Center
*cite web | accessdate= 2008-02-18
url= http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02282.htm
title= "Rampart"
work= Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive | publisher= NavSource Online