USS Endurance (AMc-77)

For other ships of the same name, see USS Endurance.
History
United States
Launched: 19 June 1941
In service: 11 October 1941
Out of service: 6 December 1945
Fate: transferred to the Maritime Administration on 7 July 1947 for disposal
General characteristics
Displacement: 219 tons (f.)
Length: 97 ft 6 in (29.72 m)
Beam: 22 ft 3 in (6.78 m)
Draught: 9 ft (2.7 m)
Speed: 10 knots (19 km/h)
Complement: 17
Armament: two 50-cal. 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.

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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