
Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945
AM-56 USS Osprey
- Raven/Auk Class Minesweeper:
- Displacement: 890 tons
- Length: 220'6"
- Beam: 32'
- Draft: 9'6"
- Speed: 18 knots
- Armament: 1 3"/50
- Complement: 105
- Diesel engine with electric drive, twin screws, 3,500 h.p.
- Built at Norfolk Navy Yard and commissioned 1940
6 Jun 44; mine in English Channel
Additional Links:
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"Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Osprey
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For additional photos, see the Main Page.
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For crew lists, and reunions see the Veterans Info Page.
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For ship's logs and personnel records, see the Reference Page.
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Last updated:
October 9, 1997