Admirable class minesweeper
- Admirable class minesweeper
The "Admirable" class was the largest and one of the most successful classes of minesweepers the United States Navy ordered during World War II. Typically, the minesweeper detected and removed mines before the rest of the fleet arrived, thereby ensuring safe passage for the larger ships. They were also charged with antisubmarine warfare (ASW) duties with rear-mounted depth charge racks and a forward-firing hedgehog. Their job was essential to the safety and success of U.S. naval operations during World War II and the Korean War. These minesweepers were also employed as patrol and escort vessels.
Trivia
* The USS|Pirate|AM-275 is available in a Scale Model manufactured by Lindberg. It can be used to build a model of any Admirable class minesweeper.
* The USS|Hazard|AM-240 is a Museum Ship on dry land in Omaha, Nebraska.
ee also
*List of Admirable class minesweepers
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