USS Detector (AMc-75)

For other ships with the same name, see USS Detector.

USS Detector (AMc-75) 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.

History
United States
Laid down	29 March 1941
Launched	29 May 1941
In service	18 September 1941
Out of service	13 February 1946
Fate	Transferred to the Maritime Commission 8 April 1947 for disposal
General characteristics
Displacement	195 tons
Length	97 ft 1 in (29.59 m)
Beam	22 ft 0 in (6.71 m)
Draught	8.5 ft (2.6 m) (mean) (f.)
Speed	10.0 knots (19 km/h)
Complement	17
Armament	two .50 cal (12.7 mm) machine guns

Detector was launched 29 May 1941 by the Gibbs Gas Engine Co., Jacksonville, Florida.

World War II service

Detector was placed in service 18 September 1941; and served in the 1st Naval District and in the 5th Naval District during World War II. She was sunk in collision with Tanker "Oswego" ( United States) 300 yards east north east of Finn's Ledge Buoy, Boston Massachusetts 17 February 1942. Later raised, repaired, and returned to service.

Post-war inactivation

She was placed out of service 13 February 1946 and transferred to the Maritime Commission 8 April 1947 for disposal.

References

•  This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
• "Official Chronology of the US Navy in WWII-1942". Imbiblio.org. Retrieved 17 February 2014.

External links

• NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Detector (AMc 75)