USS Waxsaw

Last updated December 31, 2021

USS Waxsaw was the name of two ships in the United States Navy. The name is taken from a Native American tribe more commonly referred to as the Waxhaws.

USS Waxsaw (1865) was a single-turreted, twin-screw monitor, was renamed Niobe late in her career.
USS Waxsaw (AN-91), a net laying ship, was commissioned in 1945.

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USS Waxsaw (YN-120/AN-91) was a Cohoes-class net laying ship which was assigned to protect United States Navy ships and harbors during World War II with her anti-submarine nets. Her World War II career was cut short due to the war coming to an end, but, post-war, she was reactivated and served the Navy until she was put into reserve and eventually transferred to Venezuela as Puerto Miranda.

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