USS Aggressor (AMc-64)

USS "Aggressor" (AMc-64) was an "Accentor"-class coastal minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.

"Aggressor" was laid down at Greenport, Long Island, New York, on 15 April 1941 by the Greenport Basin & Construction Co. as "Alliance" (AMc-64); renamed "Aggressor" on 23 May 1941; launched on 19 July 1941; sponsored by Mrs. Arthur M. Van De Water; and placed in service at the New York Navy Yard on 24 October 1941, Lt. (jg.) P. C. Cherry, USNR, in charge.

World War II service

The coastal minesweeper completed fitting out at Brooklyn, New York, and, at the end of the first week in November, moved south to Norfolk, Virginia. For the next 31 months, "Aggressor" served with the minesweeping and patrol forces attached to the 5th Naval District.

Near the middle of May 1944, she was reassigned to the 1st Naval District and operated from the naval frontier base located at Portland, Maine. In June 1945, "Aggressor" returned south to Norfolk but remained there only until late July at which time she moved farther south to Charleston, South Carolina. "Aggressor" remained at that port until placed out of service on 28 December 1945.

Post-war deactivation

"Aggressor’s" name was struck from the Navy list on 21 January 1946, and she was sold on 3 March 1947 to Mr. Lloyd Lambert, of Baltimore, Maryland, for scrapping.

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/11/03064.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Aggressor (AMc 64) - ex-Alliance]