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US Navy Mine Warfare Ships

Minesweepers and minelayers — the ships that sowed defensive minefields and swept enemy mines from the sea lanes, oldest to newest.

Complete Roster · Oldest to Newest

The Mine Warfare Ships

Minesweepers · AM

USS Concord- AM-1 USS East Hampton- AM-1 USS Lapwing AM-1 USS Chimango AMC-2 USS Owl I AM-2 USS Swallow AM-4 USS Swallow II AM-5 USS Cardinal AM-6 USS Heath Hen AMC-6 USS Oriole III AM-7 USS Curlew- AM-8 USS Heron AM-10 USS Superior II AM-11 USS Quail I AM-15 USS Partridge I AM-16 USS Eider AM-17 USS Nightingale III AMC-18 USS Lark AM-21 USS Killdeer AMC-21 USS Kingfisher III AM-25 USS Pelican AM-27 USS Frigate Bird- AMC-27 USS Osprey AM-29 USS Penguin II AM-33 USS Swan AM-34 USS Bittern AM-36 USS Accentor- AMC-36 USS Accentor- AMC-36 USS Discoverer- AM-38 USS Barbet AMC-38 USS Chewink AM-39 USS Cormorant AM-40 USS Gannet- AM-41 USS Goshawk AM-42 USS Cotinga- AMC-43 USS Mallard AM-44 USS Peacock III AM-46 USS Pigeon AM-47 USS Redwing I AM-48 USS Skimmer AMC-53 USS Raven II AM-55 USS Kingbird AMC-56 USS Auk- AM-57 USS Broadbill AM-58 USS Chickadee- AM-59 USS Nuthatch AM-60 USS Acme- AMC-61 USS Pheasant AM-61 USS Sheldrake AM-62 USS Adamant- AMC-62 USS Skylark I AM-63 USS Starling II AM-64 USS Assertive AMC-65 USS Bullfinch AM-66 USS Bullfinch AM-66 USS Bold AMC-67 USS Cardinal AM-67 USS Catbird AM-68 USS Curlew- AM-69 USS Flicker- AM-70 USS Albatross AM-71 USS Bluebird AM-72 USS Gull AM-74 USS Kite AM-75 USS Energy- AMC-78 USS Goldcrest AM-80 USS Chaffinch AM-81 USS Adroit- AM-82 USS Conflict AM-86 USS Daring- AM-87 USS Dash- AM-88 USS Despite- AM-89 USS Direct- AM-90 USS Dynamic- AM-91 USS Observer I AMC-91 USS Effective- AM-92 USS Engage- AM-93 USS Excel- AM-94 USS Exploit AM-95 USS Fidelity- AM-96 USS FIRM AM-98 USS Heed AM-100 USS Herald II AM-101 USS Oracle AM-103 USS Skipper AMC-104 USS Pilot II AM-104 USS Pioneer I AM-105 USS Portent AM-106 USS Prevail AM-107 USS Pursuit II AM-108 USS Requisite AM-109 USS Revenge VI AM-110 USS Sage AM-111 USS Seer AM-112 USS Sentinel III AM-113 USS Staff AM-114 USS Skill AM-115 USS Speed AM-116 USS Strive AM-117 USS Steady AM-118 USS Sustain AM-119 USS Sway AM-120 USS Swerve I AM-121 USS Cormorant AMS-122 USS Symbol AM-123 USS Threat AM-124 USS Token AM-126 USS Tide AM-126 USS Tumult AM-127 USS Velocity II AM-128 USS Captor AM-132 USS Hawk II AM-133 USS Ibis II AM-134 USS Admirable- AM-136 USS Adopt- AM-137 USS Bombard AM-151 USS Bond AM-152 USS Buoyant AM-153 USS Buoyant AM-153 USS Candid AM-154 USS Capable AM-155 USS Captivate AM-156 USS Caravan AM-157 USS Change- AM-159 USS Climax- AM-161 USS Compel AM-162 USS Concise- AMC-163 USS Control- AM-164 USS Counsel AM-165 USS Falcon- AMS-190 USS Redwing II AMS-200 USS Crag- AM-214 USS Cruise- AM-215 USS Deft- AM-216 USS Density- AM-218 USS Design- AM-219 USS Device- AM-220 USS Diploma- AM-221 USS Disdain- AM-222 USS Dour AM-223 USS Eager- AM-224 USS Elusive- AM-225 USS Embattle- AM-226 USS Execute - AM-232 USS Fancy- AM-234 USS Fixity- AM-235 USS Garland AM-238 USS Hazard AM-240 USS Hilarity AM-241 USS Inaugural AM-242 USS Implicit AM-246 USS Improve AM-247 USS Incessant AM-248 USS Incredible AM-249 USS Indicative AM-250 USS Inflict AM-251 USS Instill AM-252 USS Intrigue AM-253 USS Invade AM-254 USS Jubilant AM-255 USS Knave AM-256 USS Lance AM-257 USS Magnet II AM-260 USS Mainstay AM-261 USS Marvel AM-262 USS Nimble AM-266 USS Notable AM-267 USS Nucleus AM-268 USS Opponent AM-269 USS Palisade AM-270 USS Penetrate AM-271 USS Peril AM-272 USS Phantom AM-273 USS Pinnacle I AM-274 USS Pirate II AM-275 USS Pivot I AM-276 USS Pledge I AM-277 USS Project AM-278 USS Prowess AM-280 USS Quest II AM-281 USS Rampart AM-282 USS Ransom AM-283 USS Rebel AM-284 USS Recruit I AM-285 USS Reform AM-286 USS Refresh AM-287 USS Reign AM-288 USS Report AM-289 USS Salute I AM-294 USS Saunter AM-295 USS Scrimmage AM-297 USS Scuffle AM-298 USS Sentry AM-299 USS Serene AM-300 USS Shelter AM-301 USS Signet AM-302 USS Skirmish AM-303 USS Scurry AM-304 USS Spectar AM-306 USS Staunch AM-307 USS Strategy AM-308 USS Strength AM-309 USS Success II AM-310 USS Champion- AM-314 USS Chief - AM-315 USS Competent AM-316 USS Defense- AM-317 USS Devastator- AM-318 USS Gladiator II AM-319 USS Impeccable AM-320 USS Spear AM-322 USS Triumph AM-323 USS Vigilance AM-324 USS Gayety AM-329 USS Ardent AM-340 USS Ardent AM-340 USS Dextrous- AM-341 USS Creddock- AM-356 USS Dunlin- AM-361 USS Gadwall AM-362 USS Gavia AM-363 USS Harlequin AM-365 USS Harrier AM-366 USS Dipper- AM-367 USS Peregrine AM-373 USS Pigeon II AM-374 USS Pochard AM-375 USS Quail II AM-377 USS Redstart AM-378 USS Roselle II AM-379 USS Ruddy AM-380 USS Scoter II AM-381 USS Shoveler AM-382 USS Surfbird AM-383 USS Spig AM-384 USS Tanager II AM-385 USS Tercel AM-386 USS Toucan AM-387 USS Towhee AM-388 USS Aggressive- AM-422 USS Conflict AM-426 USS Dash- AM-428 USS Detector - AM-429 USS Direct- AM-430 USS Dominant- AM-431 USS Dynamic AM-432 USS Engage- AM-433 USS Embattle- AM-434 USS Endurance AM-435 USS Energy AM-436 USS Enhance- AM-437 USS Exploit AM-440 USS Exultant- AM-441 USS Fearless- AM-442 USS Force - AM-445 USS Fortify- AM-446 USS Illusive AM-448 USS Implicit II AM-455 USS Inflict II AM-456 USS Pivot II AM-463 USS Prestige II AM-465 USS Rival I AM-468 USS Sagacity I AM-469 USS Valor II AM-472 USS Vigor II AM-473

Coastal Minesweepers · MSC

USS Humming Bird II MSC-192 USS Jacana MSC-193 USS Kingbird II MSC-194 USS Parrot MSC-197 USS Peacock IV MSC-198 USS Phoebe II MSC-199 USS Shrike MSC-201 USS Spoonbill MSC-202 USS Thrush II MSC-204 USS Vireo II MSC-205 USS Albatross MSC-289 USS Gannet- MSC-290

Destroyer Minelayers · DM

USS Robert H Smith DM-23 USS Thomas E Fraser DM-24 USS Shannon II DM-25 USS Adams- DM-27 USS Adams- DM-27 USS Adams- DM-27 USS Adams- DM-27 USS Adams- DM-27 USS Tolman DM-28 USS Shea DM-30 USS J. William Ditter DM-31 USS Gwin IV DM-33 USS Aaron Ward DM-34

Minelayers · CM

USS Terror III CM-5 USS Salem II CM-11 USS Weehawken II CM-12

Auxiliary Minelayers · ACM

USS Planter II ACM-2 USS Obstructor ACM-7 USS Trapper ACM-9 USS Puritan V ACM-16

Net-Laying Ships · AN

USS Cockwood AN-44 USS Cornel AN-46 USS Cohoes AN-78