Vessel Profile

Diane Maria

Minesweeper 1943 USA Wood

Diane Maria

Photo: Navsource.org (Contributed by Domenic Salamida)

Story

This minesweeper was built in 1943 by Associated Shipbuilders in Seattle, WA.

Owners & Masters

In 1943-1959 she was owned by the United States Navy.

Vessel Data

Identity

Name	Diane Maria
Also Known As	YMS-291 (U.S.S.), Reedbird (U.S.S.) (1947), Dragon Lady (), Diane Maria (), Etta M. ()
Pendant	YMS.291; AMS.51; MSC(O).51

Construction

Year Built	1943
Builder	Associated Shipbuilders
Location	Seattle, WA, USA
Hull	Wood

Specifications

Type	Minesweeper
Dimensions	136.00' × 24.50' × 8.00'
Gross Tons	320
Propulsion	Screw

Registry

Registry 1	524814 (US)
Registry 2	YMS.291 (US Navy)
Registry 3	AMS.51 / MSC(O).51

Status

Fate	Registry closed
Shipwreck	No

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