USS Jackdaw (AMS-21)

USS "Jackdaw" (AMS-21/YMS-373) was a YMSsub|135 built for the United States Navy during World War II. She was the third U.S. Navy ship to be named for the jackdaw.

History

"USS YMS-373" was constructed at the Weaver Shipyards, Orange, Texas. She was laid down 28 December 1942, launched 29 January 1944, and commissioned as "USS YMS-373" on 29 April 1944.

On 18 February 1947 "YMS-373" was reclassified as a minesweeper, "USS Jackdaw" ("AMS-21").

"Jackdaw" was transferred in 1960 to Brazil, which named her "Jurvá".

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See also

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