USS Fortitude (AMc-81)
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USS Fortitude (AMc-81) was an Accentor-class coastal minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.
World War II service
Fortitude was constructed as an Accentor-class coastal minesweeper just prior to World War II. She was assigned as USS Fortitude (AMc-81) on 17 May 1941.
Reclassified as a dive tender
However, on 20 April 1942, prior to completion as a coastal minesweeper, she was reclassified USS YDT-2, a dive tender, and the name "Fortitude" was canceled.
Deactivation
Sold 31 January 1950
References
- Public Domain This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
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