USS Sparrow (AMc-31)

USS Sparrow (AMc-31)

USS "Sparrow" (AMc-31) was a "Sparrow"-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.

World War II service

The purse seiner "Pacific" was acquired by the Navy on 14 November 1940 at San Diego, California. Fifteen days later, she was assigned the name "Sparrow", and designated a coastal minesweeper, "AMC-31".

Reclassified harbor tug

On 12 December 1940, she was reclassified as a harbor tug, and the name "Sparrow" was cancelled. On 5 February 1941, she was named "Marin", and redesignated a net tender, "YN-53".

Deactivation

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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/11/03031.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Marin (YNT 21) - ex-YN-53 - ex-Sparrow (AMc 31)]


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