USS Endurance (AMc-77)

USS Endurance (AMc-77) was an Accentor-class 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
Launched19 June 1941
In service11 October 1941
Out of service6 December 1945
FateTransferred to the Maritime Administration on 7 July 1947 for disposal
General characteristics
Displacement219 tons (f.)
Length97 ft 6 in (29.72 m)
Beam22 ft 3 in (6.78 m)
Draught9 ft (2.7 m)
Speed10 knots (19 km/h)
Complement17
Armamenttwo .50 cal (12.7 mm) machine guns

World War II service

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Endurance was launched on 19 June 1941 by Gibbs Gas Engine Co., Jacksonville, Florida. Placed in service on 11 October 1941, she served in a noncommissioned status throughout the war in the 10th Naval District.

Post-war decommissioning

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She was placed out of service on 6 December 1945 and transferred to the Maritime Administration on 7 July 1947 for disposal.

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