USS Embattle (AM-434)

USS "Embattle" (AM-434/MSO-434) was an "Aggressive"-class minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent the safe passage of ships.

The second ship to be named "Embattle" by the Navy, "AM-434" was launched 27 August 1953 by Colberg Boat Works, Stockton, California; sponsored by Mrs. S. R. Towne; and commissioned 16 November 1954, Lieutenant E. C. Hill in command. She was reclassified "MSO-434", 7 February 1955.

West Coast operations

Since commissioning "Embattle" has served with Mine Forces, Pacific Fleet, engaged in type training and exercises along the U.S. West Coast from her home port of Long Beach, California.

From May to November 1956, and from November 1958 to May 1959, she cruised to the Far East for exercises with the U.S. 7th Fleet and called at various Japanese ports, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Philippines.

From May 1959 through the end of 1960 "Embattle" cruised the U.S. West Coast, training and maintaining her readiness at the traditionally high Navy level.

Decommissioning

"Embattle" was struck from the Navy list on 15 May 1976, and was sold for scrapping on 11 January 1976.

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/e3/embattle-ii.htm

External links

* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02434.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Embattle (MSO 434) - ex-AM-434]