USS Firecrest (AMS-10)

USS Firecrest (AMS-10/YMS-231) was an YMSsub|135 acquired by the U.S. Navy for clearing coastal minefields during World War II.

"Firecrest" was laid down 5 October 1942 by Frank L. Sample, Jr., Boothbay Harbor, Maine; launched, 3 April 1943; completed and commissioned "USS YMS-231", 6 August 1943.

She was decommissioned in February 1947; named "Firecrest" and reclassified as a Motor minesweeper, AMS-10, 18 February 1947.

"Firecrest" returned to service in the later 1940s. She was sent to Korea in 1950 and operated in the combat zone until the shooting ended in July 1953. "Firecrest" continued to serve in the Far East after the war. She was reclassified as a Coastal minesweeper, Old, MSC(O)-10, 7 February 1955.

"Firecrest" was transferred to Japan, 15 March 1955 as "Eta Jima" (MSC 656). She was returned to U. S. custody in 1967 and struck from the Naval Register, 31 March 1967. "Firecrest" was disposed of as a target in August 1969.

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