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USS Courier (AMc-72)

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For other ships with the same name, see USS Courier.
History
United States
Laid down31 March 1941
Launched17 May 1941
In service11 October 1941
Out of servicec1946
Strickenc1946
Fatesold
General characteristics
Displacement195 tons
Length97 ft 1 in (29.59 m)
Beam22 ft 0 in (6.71 m)
Draft8.5 ft (2.6 m) (mean) (f.)
Speed10.0 knots (19 km/h)
Complement17
Armamenttwo .50 cal (12.7 mm) machine guns

USS Courier (AMc-72) was an Accentor-class coastal 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.

World War II service

Courier served in an "in service" status in the 1st Naval District from 1941 to 1946.

Post-war inactivation

She was sold in 1946.

References

Public Domain This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.

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