- USS Observer (AMc-91)
USS "Observer" (AMc-91) was an "Accentor"-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."Observer" was laid down
6 September 1941 by F. L. Fulton Co.,Antioch, California , launched15 January 1942 sponsored by Mrs. E. Stamm and placed in service14 April 1942 .World War II service
"Observer" was assigned to the
12th Naval District and was homeported atSan Francisco, California . She operated out of this port until taken out of service10 December 1945 .Post-war inactivation and disposal
She was stricken
8 May 1946 and transferred to theMaritime Commission 21 August 1947 .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/11/03091.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Observer (AMc 91)]
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