USS ''Sparrow'' (AMc-31) was a

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acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.

World War II service

The

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''Pacific'' was acquired by the Navy on November 14, 1940 at San Diego, California. Fifteen days later, she was assigned the name ''Sparrow'', and designated a coastal minesweeper, ''AMC-31''.

Reclassified harbor tug

On December 12, 1940, she was reclassified as a harbor

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, and the name ''Sparrow'' was cancelled. On February 5, 1941, she was named ''Marin'', and redesignated a net tender, ''YN-53''.

References

External links

NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Marin (YNT 21) - ex-YN-53 - ex-Sparrow (AMc 31)
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