Vessel Profile

Swan (U.S.S.)

Minesweeper 1944 USA Wood

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This minesweeper was built in 1944 by Gibbs Gas Engine Co., Jacksonville, FL.

In 1944-1959 she was owned by the United States Navy.

In 1959-1965 she was owned by General Motors Corp. (Defense Research Laboratories), Los Angeles CA USA.

In 1980 she was owned by Windjammer Cruises, Honolulu HI USA.

In 1990 she was owned by Sause Brothers Ocean Towing Co., Inc., Portland OR USA.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by USA interests.

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

Name	Swan (U.S.S.)
Also Known As	PCS-1438 (U.S.S.), YMS-470 (U.S.S.) (), Swan (U.S.S.) (), Swan (XXVIII) (1959), Royal Taipan (1980)
Call Sign	WR9095
Pendant	PCS.1438; YMS.470; AMS.37

Year Built	1944
Builder	Gibbs Gas Engine Co., Jacksonville, FL
Location	Jacksonville, FL, USA
Hull	Wood

Type	Minesweeper
Dimensions	126.5' × 24.1' × 11.7'
Gross Tons	269
Net Tons	128
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	General Motors Corporation, Detroit MI USA
Engine Power	1,00hp oil engine

Fate	Afloat in 2024
Shipwreck	No

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