USS Warbler (MSC-206)

USS Warbler (MSC-206)

USS Warbler (AMS-206/MSC-206) was a Redwing-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, that saw service during the Vietnam War, and was later sold to the Republic of Fiji where she served as HMFS Kiro (MSC-206).

The ship was laid down on 15 October 1953 by the Bellingham Shipyards Co., of Bellingham, Washington, and was launched on 18 June 1954, sponsored by Mrs. S. A. Blythe. Redesignated MSC-206 on 7 February 1955, and commissioned at the Naval Station, Tacoma, Washington, on 26 July 1955, Lt. (jg.) James S. Elfelt in command.