USS Reaper (MSO-467)

USS Reaper (MSO-467)

USS Reaper (MSO-467) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent the safe passage of ships.

The second ship to be named Reaper by the Navy, MSO-467 was laid down 15 May 1952 by Wilmington Boat Works, Wilmington, California; launched 25 June 1954; sponsored by Mrs. John A. Snackenherg; and commissioned 10 November 1954, Lt. Clayton L. Robertson in command.

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