USS Detector (AMc-75) was an
Accentor-classcoastal 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.
Detector was launched 29 May 1941 by the Gibbs Gas Engine Co.,
Jacksonville, Florida.
World War II service
Detector was placed in service 18 September 1941; and served in the
1st Naval District and in the
5th Naval District during
World War II. She was sunk in collision with Tanker "Oswego" (United States) 300 yards east north east of Finn's Ledge Buoy,
BostonMassachusetts 17 February 1942. Later raised, repaired, and returned to service.
Post-war inactivation
She was placed out of service 13 February 1946 and transferred to the
Maritime Commission 8 April 1947 for disposal.