(AM-28)
Lapwing Class minesweeper
Built 1918 - 187'10" loa x 36'6" x 10'- 950 tons displ
Crew complement 78
Equipped with a cluster of three 80cp electric lens lanterns at 51 feet, steam
siren, and submarine bell signal
Painted gray, no distinguishing marks
Stationed 57 mi - 072 degrees from Five Fathom Bank Lightship
Later converted to submarine rescue vessel (ASRă2), and noted for participation
in salvage operations in connection with submarines S-51 and SQUALUS.
Decommissioned 1946
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