USS Demand (AMc-74) was an Accentor-class coastal minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.

History
United States
Laid down28 March 1941
Launched22 May 1941
In service5 September 1941
Out of service1945
Stricken5 December 1945
FateSold in 1946
General characteristics
Displacement195 tons
Length97 ft 1 in (29.59 m)
Beam22 ft 0 in (6.71 m)
Draught8.5 ft (2.6 m) (mean) (f.)
Speed10.0 knots (19 km/h)
Complement17
Armamenttwo .50 cal (12.7 mm) machine guns

Demand was launched by the Gibbs Gas Engine Co., Jacksonville, Florida, on 22 May 1941.

World War II service

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She was placed in service on 5 September 1941 for duty in the 3d Naval District and in the 6th Naval District.

Post-war deactivation

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Demand was stricken from the Navy List on 5 December 1945.

References

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  This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.

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