USS ''Inflict'' (AM-251) was an
''Admirable''-class minesweeper built for the
U.S. Navy during
World War II to clear offshore minefields and served the Navy in both the North
Atlantic Ocean and the
Pacific Ocean. At war's end, she returned home with three
battle stars to her credit.
Inflict was laid down 26 October 1943 by
Savannah Machine & Foundry Co.,
Savannah, Georgia; launched 16 January 1944; and commissioned 28 August 1944.
World War II North Atlantic operations
After
shakedown
Shakedown may refer to:
* Shakedown (continuum mechanics), a type of plastic deformation
* Shakedown (testing) or a shakedown cruise, a period of testing undergone by a ship, airplane or other craft before being declared operational
* Extortion, ...
and minesweeping exercises off the
Virginia coast, ''Inflict'' arrived
Casco Bay,
Maine, 30 October 1944 for
antisubmarine warfare exercises. Following upkeep at
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk ( ) is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Incorporated in 1705, it had a population of 238,005 at the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in Virginia after neighboring Virginia Be ...
, she arrived
Miami, Florida, 1 December 1944 for duty as training
school ship. ''Inflict'' trained student officers until 1 April 1945 when she sailed for the
U.S. West Coast, arriving
San Diego, California, 5 May 1945.
Transfer to the Pacific Fleet
Two days later she sailed for the
Far East, and engaged in
convoy escort duty and minesweeping off
Okinawa while American units ashore fought against the opposition. After the Americans declared the island secured 21 June 1945, ''Inflict'' operated out of it as a base.
End-of-War Activity
From 13 to 23 August 1945 she swept minefields on
Kyūshū
is the third-largest island of Japan's five main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands ( i.e. excluding Okinawa). In the past, it has been known as , and . The historical regional name referred to Kyushu and its surround ...
clearing the way for vessels bringing American occupation forces. She then returned to
Okinawa to prepare for occupation duty.
As the greatest sea war in history ended in Allied victory, ''Inflict'' departed Okinawa 30 August 1945 for operations in Korea,
Formosa
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is an island country located in East Asia. The main island of Taiwan, formerly known in the Western political circles, press and literature as Formosa, makes up 99% of the land area of the territorie ...
, and Japan, remaining there until January 1946.
The minesweeper returned to
San Pedro, California, 17 February 1946 for training and readiness operations.
Post-War Decommissioning
After a summer cruise to
Guam and
Pearl Harbor, she arrived
Bremerton, Washington in mid-October 1946, decommissioning there 6 November 1946. ''Inflict'' was transferred to the
Maritime Commission 8 October 1948 and released to her purchaser, Ricardo Granola, the same day. She was renamed
Manabi and placed into mercantile service. Her ultimate fate is not known.
Awards
''Inflict'' received three
battle stars for World War II service.
References
*
External links
NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - ''Inflict'' (AM-251)
{{DEFAULTSORT:Inflict (AM-251)
Admirable-class minesweepers
Ships built in Savannah, Georgia
1944 ships
World War II minesweepers of the United States