
Ships of the U.S. Navy, 1940-1945
AM-5 USS Tanager
- Lapwing/Bird Class Minesweeper:
- Displacement: 840 tons
- Length: 187'10"
- Beam: 35'5"
- Draft: 15'
- Speed: 14 knots
- Armament: 2 3"/50
- Complement: 75
- Reciprocating engine
- Built at ___ and commissioned 1918
Sunk by artillery fire at Corregidor, 4 May 42
Additional Links:
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"Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Tanager
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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