USS Kingfisher (AM-25)
USS Kingfisher (AM-25/AT-135/ATO-135) was an Lapwing-class minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.
Kingfisher was launched 30 March 1918 by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Puget Sound, Washington; sponsored by Miss Nancy Griswold; and commissioned 27 May 1918, Lt. (j.g.) C. L. Greene in command.
Read more about USS Kingfisher (AM-25): Post-World War I Mine Clearance, Pacific Ocean Operations, World War II Pacific Operations, Return To Stateside, End-of-war Decommissioning
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