- USS Positive (AMc-95)
USS "Positive" (AMc-95) was an "Acme"-class
coastal minesweeper acquired by theU.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing."Positive" was laid down
7 June 1941 by the Noank Shipbuilding Co.,Noank, Connecticut , launched7 March 1942 sponsored by Miss Elizabeth W. Dunn, and placed in service20 August 1942 .World War II service
After shakedown, "Positive" departed
Miami, Florida ,19 February 1943 , forGuantanamo Bay, Cuba . After performing minesweeping duty for the Naval Operating Base at Guantanamo, from March1943 to January1945 , she departed Guantanamo21 January forSan Juan, Puerto Rico . Upon completion of duty, she arrived atCharleston, South Carolina ,7 September .Post-war inactivation
"Positive" was placed out of service
12 November 1945 , and struck from theNaval Vessel Register 8 May 1946 . She was delivered for deposal to theMaritime Commission , Charleston,7 November 1946 .References
See also
*
List of United States Navy ships
*Minesweeper (ship) External links
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/03095.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Positive (AMc 95)]
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