USS ''Reedbird'' (AMc-30) was a ''Reedbird''-class

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acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. The first ship to be named ''Reedbird'' by the Navy was built in 1935 as the wooden

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''Fearless'' by Al Larson,

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, was purchased by the Navy from Tony Marincovich and others 18 November 1940; renamed ''Reedbird'' (AMc-30), 30 December 1940; converted to a

by the Campbell Machine Co., San Diego, California, and placed in service 29 April 1941. She was present at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 (Attack on Pearl Harbor) and was undamaged.

World War II service

''Reedbird'' departed San Diego 14 May 1941 and, with , steamed west to Pearl Harbor. She reported for duty in the

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28 May and, equipped with acoustical, magnetic, and "O" type gear, operated in Hawaiian waters throughout World War II.

Post-war deactivation

Then ordered inactivated, ''Reedbird'' returned to San Diego where she was stripped and placed out of service 14 January 1946. Her name was struck from the Navy list 7 February 1946 and on 8 November 1946 she was delivered to the Maritime Commission for disposal.

References

External links

NavSource Online: Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive - Reedbird (AMc 30)
{{DEFAULTSORT:Reedbird (AMc-30) Ships built in San Diego 1935 ships Minesweepers of the United States Navy World War II minesweepers of the United States Ships present during the attack on Pearl Harbor