| Minesweepers
of the United States Navy. Photographs and history of the
minesweepers of the United States Navy. US Minesweepers began with
the Bird Class minesweeper which was very similar to a large fleet
tug. US Minesweepers were also used for anti-submarine warfare
during World War Two. During World War One, the US Navy built two
classes of Anti submarine warfare craft, the Eagle boats and their
replacements, the B Boats. The major development in mine warfare
was the acoustic or magnetic mine. Both required an increase in
electrical power for specialised minesweeping devices so all
minesweepers required more powerful generators. This page
also includes all other mine warfare vessels. |
| Bird
Class |
| Lapwing |
1916-1918 |
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| Owl |
1916-1918 |
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| Robin |
1916-1918 |
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| Swallow |
1916-1918 |
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| Sanderling |
1916-1918 |
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| Auk |
1916-1918 |
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| Chewink |
1916-1918 |
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| Cormorant |
1916-1918 |
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| Gannet |
1916-1918 |
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| Tanager |
1916-1918 |
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| Cardinal |
1916-1918 |
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| Oriole |
3rd July 1918 |
Decommissioned 3rd May
1922. Recommissioned in 1938, Sold 1947. |
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Crew Member of USS Oriole.
S J Thompson, C.Q.M.
A
reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x
7" approx available. Order photograph here © Walker
Archive. Order Code PUX101 |
| Curlew |
1916-1918 |
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| Grebe |
1916-1918 |
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| Mallard |
1916-1918 |
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| Ortolan |
1916-1918 |
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| Peacock |
1916-1918 |
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| Pelican |
1916-1918 |
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| Falcon |
1916-1918 |
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| Osprey |
1916-1918 |
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| Seagull |
1916-1918 |
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| Tern |
1916-1918 |
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| Turkey |
1916-1918 |
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| Woodcock |
1916-1918 |
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USS Woodcock, 1937.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
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| Quail |
1916-1918 |
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| Partridge |
1916-1918 |
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| Sandpiper |
1916-1918 |
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| Warbler |
1916-1918 |
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| Vireo |
1916-1918 |
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| Willet |
1916-1918 |
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| Swan |
1916-1918 |
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| Whippoorwill |
1916-1918 |
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| Bittern |
1916-1918 |
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| Kingfisher |
1916-1918 |
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| Rail |
1916-1918 |
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| Eider |
1916-1918 |
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| Thrush |
1916-1918 |
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| Finch |
1916-1918 |
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| Heron |
1916-1918 |
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| Flamingo |
1916-1918 |
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| Penguin |
1916-1918 |
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| Pigeon |
1916-1918 |
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MCM14 USS Cheif at Malta, April 2003.
Avenger Class Ocean Minesweeper, commissioned November 1994. In
service 2004.
Photographed by Patrick
D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A
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PD295 |
USS Sentry at Malta, April 2003.
Photographed by Patrick
D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A
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PD1404 |
MCM3 USS Sentry.
From the collection of Patrick
D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX188 |
MCM3 USS Sentry.
Avenger Class Minesweeper, launched 2nd September 1989.
From the collection of Patrick
D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX186 |
MCM3 USS Sentry at Malta, April 2003.
Photographed by Patrick
D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts. A
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PD821 |
MCM2 USS Defender.
From the collection of Patrick
D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX187 |
MCM2 USS Defender.
Avenger Class Minesweeper, launched 30th September 1989.
From the collection of Patrick
D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX185 |
MCM2 USS Defender, 10th April 1995.
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MCM6 USS Devastator at Malta, April 2003.
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MCM6 USS Devastator at Malta, April 2003.
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MCM6 USS Devastator.
Avenger Class Minesweeper, launched 6th October 1990.
From the collection of Patrick
D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX189 |
MCM6 USS Devastator.
From the collection of Patrick
D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX190 |
MCM8 USS Scout at Malta, April 2003.
Photographed by Patrick
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MCM8 USS Scout at Malta, April 2003.
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MSO429 USS Detector entering Faslane Naval Base, Scotland.
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MSO455 USS Implicit, 27th March 1959.
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MSO449 USS Impervious, 29th May 1959.
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MSO448 USS Illusive, 19th June 1981.
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MSO447 USS Guide, August 1964.
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MSC192 USS Hummingbird, 20th August 1956.
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MSO442 USS Fearless, 2nd September 1983.
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MSO441 USS Exultant, 2nd September 1983.
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MSO489 USS Gallant, April 1961.
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USS Fortify.
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MSO444 USS Firm, 11th July 1957.
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MO432 USS Dynamic, 1965.
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MO435 USS Endurance, 10th May 1963.
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MO437 USS Enhance, 1st December 1966.
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LST1194 USS La Moure County.
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MO438 USS Esteem, 15th August 1955.
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MO458 USS Lucid.
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CM5 USS Terror - Minelayer. 24th August
1942
Order code CM5
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printed photo plate, 10" x 8" available, price £15.
Please note image shown has been cropped for website purpose and more
sky and sea and text is shown on the photo plate. Please
add post of £3 post for UK £10 overseas, recorded airmail order photograph
here SOLD |
US Sailors preparing to lay mines |
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