- USS Develin (AMc-45)
USS "Develin" (AMc-45) 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."Develin" was launched by the Gibbs Gas Engine Co.,
Jacksonville, Florida , on10 April 1941 .World War II service
She was placed in service on
9 July 1941 and served in the8th Naval District and thePotomac River Naval Command.Post-war deactivation
She was removed from the
Navy List on31 July 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/11/03045.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Develin (AMc 45)]
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