USS Auk

USS Auk (AM-57) was an Auk-class minesweeper acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.

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1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

World War II Q362

1941-08-26T00:00:00Z

1941-08-26T00:00:00Z

ship launching

1946-07-01T00:00:00Z

1946-07-01T00:00:00Z

ship decommissioning

1942-01-15T00:00:00Z

1942-01-15T00:00:00Z

ship commissioning

1941-04-15T00:00:00Z

1941-04-15T00:00:00Z

keel laying

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USS Auk (AM-57) at Norfolk Navy Yard 1941

USS Auk (AM-57) off the Norfolk Navy Yard circa May 1942

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		USS Auk (AM-57) at Norfolk Navy Yard 1941		Commons
commons	image		USS Auk (AM-57) off the Norfolk Navy Yard circa May 1942		Commons