USS ''Courser'' (MSC(O)-6/AMS-6/YMS-201) was a built for the
United States Navy
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during
World War II
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. She was the second ship of the U.S. Navy to be named ''Courser''.
History
''Courser'' was laid down as ''YMS-201'' on 28 August 1942 by the
Hiltebrant Dry Dock Co. of
Kingston, New York
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; launched 19 November 1942; and completed 24 July 1943.
On 17 February 1947, ''YMS-201'' was reclassified as AMS-6, and named ''Courser'' the following day.
''Courser'' was reclassified MSC(O)-6 on 7 February 1955.
''Courser'' was struck from the
Naval Vessel Register
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on 1 November 1959. Her ultimate fate is unknown.
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YMS-1-class minesweepers of the United States Navy
Ships built in Kingston, New York
1942 ships
World War II minesweepers of the United States