- USS Canary (AMc-25)
USS "Canary" (AMc-25) was a
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.World War II service
"Canary", formerly "John G. Murley", was acquired by the Navy on
24 October 1940 , and following conversion, was placed in service on19 June 1941 in the4th Naval District .Reclassified YDT-7 tender
On
10 January 1944 she was re-classified "YDT-7" and thereafter attached to the5th Naval District for assignment in connection with diving,torpedo , mine andantisubmarine programs.Deactivation
"Canary" was transferred to the
Maritime Administration in June1948 .References
See also
*
List of United States Navy ships
*Minesweeper (ship) External links
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/03025.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Canary (AMc 25) / YDT-7]
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