USS Combat (AMc-69)

USS Combat (AMc-69) 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.

History
United States
Laid down	17 April 1941
Launched	6 October 1941
In service	24 February 1942
Out of service	date unknown
Stricken	date unknown
Fate	Transferred 5 August 1946 to the Maritime Commission for disposal
General characteristics
Displacement	195 tons
Length	97 ft 1 in (29.59 m)
Beam	22 ft 0 in (6.71 m)
Draft	8.5 ft (2.6 m) (mean) (f.)
Speed	10.0 knots (19 km/h)
Complement	17
Armament	two .50 cal (12.7 mm) machine guns

Combat, formerly named Comrade, was launched 6 October 1941 by Hogdon Bros., Goudy, and Stevens, East Boothbay, Maine; sponsored by Miss C. Goudy; and placed in service 24 February 1942.

World War II service

She served in the 1st Naval District in New England waters during the war.

Post-war deactivation

Combat was transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal 5 August 1946.

References

 This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.

External links

• Photo gallery of Combat at NavSource Naval History