USS Pheasant

USS Pheasant (AM-61/MSF-61) was an Auk-class minesweeper named after the Pheasant, a large game bird found in the United States and other countries. Pheasant was laid down on 22 July 1942 at the Defoe Shipbuilding Company in Bay City, Michigan; launched on 24 October 1942, sponsored by Mrs. Harry J. Defoe, wife of the shipyard owner; and commissioned on 12 December 1942.

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Auk-class minesweeper, minesweeper, Defoe Shipbuilding Company, United States Navy, 

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1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

1939-09-01T00:00:00Z

World War II

1942-10-24T00:00:00Z

1942-10-24T00:00:00Z

ship launching

1942-07-22T00:00:00Z

1942-07-22T00:00:00Z

keel laying

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Frameless

Pheasant (MSF 61)

USS Tide after hitting a mine

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		Pheasant (MSF 61)		Commons
commons	image		USS Tide after hitting a mine		Commons