Vessel Profile

Redpoll (U.S.S.)

Redpoll (U.S.S.)
Photo: Navsource.org

Story

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

Historical Notes

In 1976 this vessel was reported to have been broken up.

Owners & Masters

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

In 1960 she was assigned to Columbia University's Geophysical Field Station, Saint David's, Bermuda.

In 1976 she was returned to the United States Navy.

Armament

One 3"/50 dual purpose gun mount, two 20mm mounts and two depth charge projectors

References

www.navsource.org ↗ (website viewed 22/12/2021)

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