USS ''Crow'' (AMS-7/YMS-215) was a acquired by the

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for the task of removing mines that had been placed in the water to prevent ships from passing. ''Crow'' was constructed by Robert Jacob Inc.,

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. She was laid down on 18 August 1942, launched on 22 February 1943, and was ready-for-sea on 22 July 1943. ''YMS-215'' was reclassified ''AMS-7'' on 17 February 1947 and named ''Crow'' the following day. ''Crow'' was struck from the

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on 1 November 1959.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Crow (AMS-7 YMS-1-class minesweepers of the United States Navy Ships built in City Island, Bronx 1943 ships World War II minesweepers of the United States