the second USS ''Fearless'' (AMc-80) 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
The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. It is the largest and most powerful navy in the world, with the estimated tonnage o ...
.
World War II service
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Reclassified as a dive tender
''Fearless'' was reclassified ''YDT-5'' on 15 February 1943.
Deactivation
''Fearless'' was sunk as a target in 1973.
The Fearless is in 80 feet of water lying on her keel 800 yards North of Great Harbour Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands.
References
External links
NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - YDT-5 - ex-Fearless (AMc 80)
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Accentor-class minesweepers
World War II minesweepers of the United States
1941 ships