USS ''Conqueror'' (AMc-70) was an Accentor-class

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acquired by the

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for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent

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s from passing. ''Conqueror'' was built by Warren Fish Company, Pensacola, Florida,

World War II service

''Conqueror'' was placed in service on 6 March 1942, and assigned successively to the

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, the

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, and the 10th Naval District. Home Port in 1944-1945 was US Submarine base at St. Thomas V.I.

Placed out of service

On 6 December 1945 she was placed out of service and delivered to the

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for disposal.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Conqueror (AMc-70) Accentor-class minesweepers World War II mine warfare vessels of the United States Ships built in Florida 1941 ships