USS ''Reaper'' (AMc-96) was an ''Accentor''-class

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acquired by the

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for the hazardous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. ''Reaper'' was laid down 1 June 1941 by Noank Shipbuilding Co.,

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, launched 15 April 1942; and placed in service 14 November 1942.

World War II service

During

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, ''Reaper'' conducted minesweeping patrols in the Caribbean, and operated out of

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. Placed out of service 15 November 1945, she was struck from the

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on the 28th and sold 19 September 1946 by the

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at Charleston, South Carolina, to Harry Mogck of Cape May Boat Works,

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References

External links

NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Reaper (AMc 96) - ex-Power
{{DEFAULTSORT:Reaper Accentor-class minesweepers Ships built in Groton, Connecticut 1942 ships World War II minesweepers of the United States