USS Ostrich (AMc-51)

USS Ostrich (AMc-51)

USS "Ostrich" (AMc-51) 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 second ship to be named "Ostrich" by the Navy was laid down 6 February 1941, by the Herreschoff Mfr. Co. Bristol, Rhode Island; launched 29 March 1941 and placed in service 14 July 1941.

World War II service

After completion of fitting out, "Ostrich" departed Boston, Massachusetts, 29 July and sailed for Hampton Roads, Virginia, where she arrived 31 July and reported to Commandant, 5th Naval District for type training at Yorktown, Virginia.

Operating out of New Orleans

She was then attached to an Inshore Patrol Squadron and remained in this capacity until late November, when in company with USS|Courtan|AMc-44 and USS|Develin|AMc-45, she sailed to New Orleans, Louisiana, arriving 5 December and reporting to Commandant 8th Naval District. She operated out of New Orleans for the remainder of the war and until placed out of service on 27 December 1945 at Norfolk, Virginia.

Deactivation

She was struck from the Naval Vessel Register 21 January 1946 and transferred to the Maritime Commission on 21 March 1947 for disposal.

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/11/03051.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Ostrich (AMc 51)]


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