USS Parrakeet (AMS-30)

USS "YMS-434" was a YMSsub|135 built for the United States Navy during World War II. Shortly before decommissioning, she was renamed and resdesignated "Parrakeet" (AMS-30), becoming the second U.S. Navy ship to be named for the parakeet using a variant spelling.

History

"YMS-434" was laid down on 30 October 1943 by J. M. Martinac Ship Building Corp. of Tacoma, Washington; launched 10 May 1944; sponsored by Miss Dorinda Rathbone; and commissioned 15 November 1944, Lt. (j.g.) Donald Birdwell in command.

Upon completion of fitting out, "YMS–434" was assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet and operated in the Aleutians and off the northwestern coast of the United States.

Reclassified "AMS–30" and named "Parrakeet" on 18 February 1947, she decommissioned on 21 May 1947 at Puget Sound. Struck from the Naval Register 23 June 1947, she was sold on 9 October and was renamed "Dan". She stranded in Queen Charlotte Sound, British Columbia, on 30 March 1949 and was declared a total loss.

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