Launched 5 April 1943. Completed 16 October 1943. Struck from the Naval Register 15 August 1946. Destroyed 4 March 1948. Displacement 270 t. Speed 15 kts. Propulsion: Two 880bhp …

The YMS-1 class of auxiliary motor minesweepers was established with the laying down of YMS-1 on 4 March 1941. Some were later transferred to the United Kingdom as part of the World War …

Veterans History Project Service Summary: War or Conflict: World War, 1939-1945 Branch of Service: Navy Unit of Service: USS YMS-107; USS YMS-342; USS Skipper (AMC 104); Mine …

USS YMS - 342 Type: auxiliary motor minesweeper Class: YMS Code: YMS - 342 Keel founded: 11.1.1943 Launch: 5.4.1943 Put into service: 16.10.1943 Discarded: 15.8.1946 Shipyard: …

Auxiliary Motor Minesweepers (YMS): It was 4 March 1941 in the Henry B. Nevins, Inc. Shipyard in City Island, NY, when the keel was laid of the first United States "Yard class Minesweeper" …

All US Navy Mine Craft of World War II, listed by type and class, with links to individual ships.

Veterans History Project Service Summary: War or Conflict: World War, 1939-1945 Branch of Service: Navy Unit of Service: USS YMS 342 (Minesweeper); USS YMS 442 Location of …

Each operation or engagement during World War 2 the Navy Ship was involved in is listed under the authorized military ribbon below. To view the list of authorized battle stars select the …

Three YMS 12000 yards ahead at 4000 yards interval ready to sweep. 1625 Three APDs passed formation on starboard hand, about 4 miles distance on opposite course.

The U-boat War in World War Two (Kriegsmarine, 1939-1945) and World War One (Kaiserliche Marine, 1914-1918) and the Allied efforts to counter the threat. This section includes over …