USS ''Logic'' (AM-258) was an ''Admirable''-class

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built for the

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during

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. Built to clear minefields in offshore waters, she served the Navy in the

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. ''Logic'' was laid down by American Shipbuilding Co., Lorain, Ohio, 27 October 1942; launched 10 April 1943; sponsored by Lt. (jg.) Mary Erbenz, USCGR; and commissioned 21 November.

World War II North Atlantic operations

After a cruise through the

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, ''Logic'' engaged in

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exercises in

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. Departing

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, 25 January 1944, the minesweeper sailed for

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, arriving

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, 4 March. For the next 12 months ''Logic'' operated out of Recife with Mine Division 31, sweeping the main shipping channels of South American ports. She also escorted

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from Brazil to

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, patrolled the harbor, and engaged in

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training. Arriving

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, 12 March 1945, ''Logic'' received an extensive overhaul before resuming minesweeping exercises in June. Throughout the summer, she operated along the U.S. East Coast, returning to Miami 15 August.

Decommissioning

''Logic'' was transferred to the Republic of China under the lend-lease program 28 August 1945 as Yung Shun (AM 44) and was reclassified A-28. She was decommissioned and struck 1 June 1970. Fate is unknown.

References

External links

Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships: ''Logic''

{{DEFAULTSORT:Logic (Am-258) Admirable-class minesweepers Ships built in Lorain, Ohio 1943 ships World War II minesweepers of the United States Admirable-class minesweepers of the Republic of China Navy