USS ''Partridge'' (AMS-31/YMS-437) was a built for the

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History

''Partridge'' was laid down as ''YMS-437'' on 3 October 1944 by J. M. Martinac Corp.,

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; launched 22 April 1945; and commissioned 25 July 1945. Upon fitting out, ''YMS-437'' reported to the U.S. Pacific Fleet for duty on 16 August. Assigned to the First Fleet, ''YMS-437'' conducted operations in the

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area and along the

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. She was reclassified and named ''Partridge'' (AMS-31) 18 February 1947. In late 1951, ''Partridge'' joined the U.S. forces in Korea. Ordered to assist in clearing

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Harbor of mines, the little

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struck a mine and sank 2 February 1951. Eight of her crew were killed and six were wounded. She was struck from the

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on 27 February.

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