USS Harlequin (AM-365)

USS Harlequin (AM-365) was an Admirable-class minesweeper built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was built to clear minefields in offshore waters.

"Harlequin" was launched 3 June 1944 by Willamette Iron and Steel Works, Portland, Oregon; sponsored by Mrs. Mary M. Doig, whose husband and son were reported missing in action and who also had another son, a brother, and nine nephews in the Navy. She commissioned 28 September 1945, Lt. Henry R. Darling, USNR, in command.

End-of-war activity

Reporting to San Pedro, California, for shakedown 19 October, "Harlequin" remained there until 29 November, when she sailed south, reaching New Orleans, Louisiana, 15 December.

Post-war decommissioning

"Harlequin" sailed to Orange, Texas, 2 April 1946 and decommissioned there 27 May. She was reclassified MSF-365, 7 February 1955. "Harlequin" was struck from the Navy List 1 May 1962, and later, 2 October 1962, sold to Mexico and served in Mexican Navy as "DM-20".

References

See also

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

External links

* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02365.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Harlequin (MSF 365) - ex-AM-365]