USS Detector
USS Detector is a name used more than once by the U.S. Navy:
USS Detector (AMc-75)
USS Detector (AMc-75) 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.
Detector was launched 29 May 1941 by the Gibbs Gas Engine Co., Jacksonville, Florida.
World War II service
Detector was placed in service 18 September 1941; and served in the 1st Naval District and in the 5th Naval District during World War II. She was sunk in collision with Tanker "Oswego" (
United States) 300 yards east north east of Finn's Ledge Buoy, Boston Massachusetts 17 February 1942. Later raised, repaired, and returned to service.
Post-war inactivation
She was placed out of service 13 February 1946 and transferred to the Maritime Commission 8 April 1947 for disposal.
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USS Detector (AM-429)
USS Detector (AM-429/MSO-429) was an Agile-class minesweeper built for the United States Navy.
The second ship to be named Detector by the Navy, AM-429 was launched 5 December 1952 by Astoria Marine Construction Co., Astoria, Oregon; sponsored by Mrs. W. Norblad; and commissioned 26 January 1954, Lieutenant Commander J. E. Tingle in command. She was reclassified MSO-429, 7 February 1955.
East Coast operations
Detector sailed from San Diego, California, 18 October 1954 to join Mine Force, Atlantic Fleet, and arrived at Charleston, South Carolina, 8 November. Along with her operations in the local area and off Florida on mine exercises, she served tours of duty with the U.S. 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean in 1956, 1957, and 1959. She cruised to northern Europe between 12 May and 30 September 1958 and through 1962 took part in training and amphibious exercises.
Final status
Detector was decommissioned on 1 October 1982 and struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 1 December 1983. She was scrapped in 1984.
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