USS Thrush (AM-18)
USS Thrush (AM-18) was a Lapwing-class minesweeper acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.
Thrush (Minesweeper No. 18) was laid down on 27 May 1918 at Wilmington, Delaware, by Pusey and Jones Co.; launched on 15 September 1918; sponsored by Mrs. J. E. Taylor; and commissioned on 25 April 1919, Lt. (jg.) P. T. Mayes in command.
Read more about USS Thrush (AM-18): World War I Mine Clearance, Assigned To Pacific Operations, Converted To Seaplane Tender, East Coast Operations, World War II Atlantic Operations, Transit To The Pacific Ocean, Decommissioning, See Also
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