USS ''Detector'' (AMc-75) was an
''Accentor''-class coastal minesweeper Coastal minesweeper is a term used by the United States Navy to indicate a minesweeper intended for coastal use as opposed to participating in fleet operations at sea.
Because of its small size—usually less than 100 feet in length—and construct ...
acquired by the
U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.
''Detector'' was launched 29 May 1941 by the Gibbs Gas Engine Co.,
Jacksonville, Florida
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.
World War II service
''Detector'' was placed in service 18 September 1941; and served in the
1st Naval District
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and in the
5th Naval District
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during
World War II
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. She was sunk in collision with Tanker "Oswego" () 300 yards east north east of Finn's Ledge Buoy,
Boston
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17 February 1942. Later raised, repaired, and returned to service.
Post-war inactivation
She was placed out of service 13 February 1946 and transferred to the
Maritime Commission
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8 April 1947 for disposal.
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External links
NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Detector (AMc 75)
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Accentor-class minesweepers
World War II mine warfare vessels of the United States
Ships built in Jacksonville, Florida
1941 ships
Maritime incidents in February 1942