USS Gannet (AM-41)

USS Gannet (AM-41)

USS Gannet (AM-41) was an Lapwing-class minesweeper built for the United States Navy near the end of World War I.

Gannet was laid down 1 October 1918 by the Todd Shipyard Corp., New York; launched 19 March 1919; sponsored by Miss Edna Mae Fry; and commissioned at the New York Navy Yard 10 July 1919, Lt. J. E. Ann-strong in command.

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