USS Fortitude (AMc-81)

USS Fortitude (AMc-81)

USS "Fortitude" (AMc-81) was an "Accentor"-class coastal minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous 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

No data available. Fate unknown.

References

See also

* List of United States Navy ships
* Minesweeper (ship)

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/03081.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Fortitude (AMc 81) - YDT-2]


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