USS Lorikeet (AMc-49)

USS Lorikeet (AMc-49)

USS "Lorikeet" (AMc-49) 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.

The first ship to be named "Lorikeet" by the Navy was laid down by Greenport Basin & Construction Co., Greenport, Long Island, New York, 28 February 1941; launched 19 April; sponsored by Miss Mildred Howard; and commissioned 8 August 1941, Ens. Lawrence G. Fitzsimons in command.

Attached to the Inshore Patrol, "Lorikeet" was based at Staten Island for sweeping operations to keep vital New York Harbor free from the menace of enemy mines. In November 1944 she was transferred to the 1st Naval District and swept the sealanes approaching Boston, Massachusetts.

As World War II closed, she arrived Charleston, South Carolina, 8 August 1945. "Lorikeet" decommissioned there 14 December, was struck from the Navy list 8 January 1946, and was turned over to the Maritime Commission. She was sold to Karl H. Anderson of Atlantic Beach, Florida, 31 July 1947 and was subsequently sold to Nassau Fertilizer & Oil Co., Inc., Fernandina, Florida.

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/l8/lorikeet-i.htm

External links

* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/03049.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Lorikeet (AMc 49)]


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