USS Endurance (AMc-77)

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US flag 48 stars.svgUnited States
Launched19 June 1941
In service11 October 1941
Out of service6 December 1945
FateTransferred to the Maritime Administration on 7 July 1947 for disposal
General characteristics
Displacement219 tons (f.)
Length97 ft 6 in (29.72 m)
Beam22 ft 3 in (6.78 m)
Draught9 ft (2.7 m)
Speed10 knots (19 km/h)
Complement17
Armamenttwo .50 cal (12.7 mm) machine guns

USS Endurance (AMc-77) was an Accentor-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.

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World War II service

Endurance was launched on 19 June 1941 by Gibbs Gas Engine Co., Jacksonville, Florida. Placed in service on 11 October 1941, she served in a noncommissioned status throughout the war in the 10th Naval District.

Post-war decommissioning

She was placed out of service on 6 December 1945 and transferred to the Maritime Administration on 7 July 1947 for disposal.

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