USS Implicit (AM-455)

USS Implicit (AM-455)

USS Implicit (AM-455/MSO-455) 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.

Implicit (AM-455) was launched by Wilmington Boat Works, Wilmington, California 1 August 1953; sponsored by Mrs. Landon Horton, and commissioned 10 March 1954 Lt. Comdr. A. G. Filiatrault in command.

Read more about USS Implicit (AM-455):  West Coast Deployment, Second Far East Cruise, Participating in Joint U.S.-Canadian Exercises, Supporting Vietnam Operations, Joint Exercises With The Taiwanese Navy, Supporting Operation Market Time, Decommissioning

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