USS ''Avenge'' (AMc-66) was an ''Accentor''-class

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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. ''Bulwark'' was laid down on 8 May 1941 at South

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, by the Bristol Yacht Building Co.; renamed ''Avenge'' on 17 May 1941; launched on 14 February 1942; sponsored by Mrs. William A. Parker; and placed in service at

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, Massachusetts, on 2 April 1942.

World War II service

Following fitting out at Boston, ''Avenge'' sailed for

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, and arrived at Yorktown, Virginia, on 23 April for training at the Mine Warfare School. Upon completion of the training, ''Avenge'' reported to the 6th Naval District,

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, for duty. ''Avenge'' served at Charleston for the duration of her career.

Post-war deactivation

On 14 December 1945, ''Avenge'' was placed out of service and laid up in the

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. Her name was struck from the

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on 8 January 1946, and the ship was turned over to the

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for disposal on 8 August. ''Avenge'' was subsequently sold to the United Fisheries Co.,

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References

External links

Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships

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