USS Aspire (AM-146)

USS "Aspire" (AM-146) was an built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was built to clear minefields in offshore waters, and was given to the Soviets under the Lend-lease program.

She was laid down on 1 November 1942 at Tampa, Florida, by the Tampa Shipbuilding Co.; launched on 27 December 1942; sponsored by Mrs. F. M. Arenberg; and completed on 29 September 1943.

Transfer to the Soviet Union

That same day, "Aspire" was turned over to the USSR under the lend-lease program. She served in the Soviet Navy as T-119. The Soviets never returned her to the United States.

Disposition

She was carried on the American Navy List as MSF-146 after 7 February 1955 until struck on 1 January 1983. (She had been scrapped by the Soviets 4 November 1966.)

References

ee also

* List of United States Navy ships
* Patrol boat
* Minelayer

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/11/02146.htm NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Aspire (MSF 146) - ex-AM-146 - ex-AMc-123]