USS Sheldrake

USS Sheldrake (AM-62/AGS-19) was an Auk-class minesweeper built for the United States Navy during World War II. The ship was named after the sheldrake duck. The ship earned four battle stars during World War II. She was converted to a survey ship and re-designated AGS-19 in 1952 and remained in commission until 1968. She was sold for scrap in 1971.

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Auk-class minesweeper, minesweeper, General Engineering & Dry Dock Company, United States Navy, 

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1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

World War II Q362

1952-04-14T00:00:00Z

1952-04-14T00:00:00Z

ship recommissioning

1941-06-24T00:00:00Z

1941-06-24T00:00:00Z

keel laying

1942-02-12T00:00:00Z

1942-02-12T00:00:00Z

ship launching

1946-05-31T00:00:00Z

1946-05-31T00:00:00Z

ship decommissioning

1968-08-01T00:00:00Z

1968-08-01T00:00:00Z

ship decommissioning

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Frameless

USS Sheldrake (AGS-19) underway c1962

USS Sheldrake (AM 62)

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		USS Sheldrake (AGS-19) underway c1962		Commons
commons	image		USS Sheldrake (AM 62)		Commons