USS Bold (AM-424)
USS Bold (AM-424) was an Aggressive-class minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of clearing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent the safe passage of ships.
Bold was laid down on 12 December 1951 by the Norfolk Naval Shipyard; launched on 14 March 1953; sponsored by Mrs. Porter Hardy, Jr.; and commissioned on 25 September 1953, Lt. Douglas C. Pearson in command.
Read more about USS Bold (AM-424): Special Sea Trials, East Coast Operations, Second Mediterranean Cruise, Overhaul At Charleston, Norfolk Shipyard Overhaul, West Indies Cruise, Drydock Period in Savannah, Tour of Duty With The Sixth Fleet, Decommissioning
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