USS Harlequin (AM-365) was an Admirable-classminesweeper built for the United States Navy during World War II. She served in the Atlantic during World War II. She was decommissioned in May 1946 and placed in reserve. While she remained in reserve, Harlequin was reclassified as MSF-365 in February 1955 but never reactivated. In October 1962, she was sold to the Mexican Navy and renamed ARM DM-20. From 1976–1978 she was converted to an oceanographic research vessel and renamed ARM Oceanográfico (H02) around the same time. In 1993 she was renamed ARM General Pedro María Anaya (A08). In the late 1990s, she was again renamed, this time to ARM Aldabaran (BE02), as a school ship. As of 2007[update], Aldebaran remained in active service with the Mexican Navy.
Harlequin was launched 3 June 1944 by Willamette Iron and Steel Works, Portland, Oregon; sponsored by Mrs. Mary M. Doig, whose husband and son were reported missing in action and who also had another son, a brother, and nine nephews in the Navy. She commissioned 28 September 1945. Reporting to San Pedro, California, for shakedown 19 October, Harlequin remained there until 29 November, when she sailed south, reaching New Orleans, Louisiana, 15 December. Harlequin sailed to Orange, Texas, 2 April 1946 and decommissioned there 27 May. While she remained in reserve, Harlequin was reclassified MSF-365 on 7 February 1955. Harlequin was struck from the Navy List on 1 May 1962, and later, on 2 October 1962, sold to Mexico.
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The former Harlequin was acquired by the Mexican Navy in October 1962 and renamed ARM DM-20. From 1976–1978 she was disarmed and converted to an oceanographic research vessel; she was renamed ARM Oceanográfico (H02) around this same time. In 1993, she was renamed ARM General Pedro María Anaya (A08). Some time after April 1999, she was rearmed and converted to a school ship (Spanish: barque escuela) and renamed ARM Aldabaran (BE02).[1]
As of 2007[update],[1]Aldebaran remained in active service with the Mexican Navy. The vessel was later sunk to create an artificial reef. This reef is a popular dive spot for tourists.[2]
harlequin, admirable, class, minesweeper, built, united, states, navy, during, world, served, atlantic, during, world, decommissioned, 1946, placed, reserve, while, remained, reserve, harlequin, reclassified, february, 1955, never, reactivated, october, 1962, . USS Harlequin AM 365 was an Admirable class minesweeper built for the United States Navy during World War II She served in the Atlantic during World War II She was decommissioned in May 1946 and placed in reserve While she remained in reserve Harlequin was reclassified as MSF 365 in February 1955 but never reactivated In October 1962 she was sold to the Mexican Navy and renamed ARM DM 20 From 1976 1978 she was converted to an oceanographic research vessel and renamed ARM Oceanografico H02 around the same time In 1993 she was renamed ARM General Pedro Maria Anaya A08 In the late 1990s she was again renamed this time to ARM Aldabaran BE02 as a school ship As of 2007 update Aldebaran remained in active service with the Mexican Navy ARM Aldabaran BE02 seen in 2006 History United States NameUSS Harlequin AM 365 BuilderWillamette Iron and Steel Works Portland Oregon Laid down3 August 1943 Launched3 June 1944 Sponsored byMrs Mary M Doig Commissioned31 August 1945 Decommissioned27 May 1946 ReclassifiedMSF 365 7 February 1955 Stricken1 May 1962 FateTransferred to Mexican Navy 2 October 1962 History Mexico NameARM DM 20 Acquired2 October 1962 Refitconverted to oceanographic research vessel 1976 1978 1 RenamedARM Oceanografico H02 c 1978 1 RenamedARM General Pedro Maria Anaya A08 1993 1 RenamedARM Aldabaran BE02 after April 1999 1 Statusin active service as of 2007 update 1 General characteristics Class and typeAdmirable class minesweeper Displacement650 long tons 660 t Length184 ft 6 in 56 24 m Beam33 ft 10 m Draft9 ft 9 in 2 97 m Propulsion2 ALCO 539 diesel engines 1 710 shp 1 280 kW Farrel Birmingham single reduction gear 2 shafts Speed15 knots 28 km h Complement104 Armament1 3 50 caliber 76 mm DP gun 2 twin Bofors 40 mm guns 1 Hedgehog anti submarine mortar 2 Depth charge tracks Service record Part of U S Atlantic Fleet 1945 1946 Atlantic Reserve Fleet 1946 1962 Mexican Navy 1962 to present U S Navy career editHarlequin was launched 3 June 1944 by Willamette Iron and Steel Works Portland Oregon sponsored by Mrs Mary M Doig whose husband and son were reported missing in action and who also had another son a brother and nine nephews in the Navy She commissioned 28 September 1945 Reporting to San Pedro California for shakedown 19 October Harlequin remained there until 29 November when she sailed south reaching New Orleans Louisiana 15 December Harlequin sailed to Orange Texas 2 April 1946 and decommissioned there 27 May While she remained in reserve Harlequin was reclassified MSF 365 on 7 February 1955 Harlequin was struck from the Navy List on 1 May 1962 and later on 2 October 1962 sold to Mexico Mexican Navy career editThe former Harlequin was acquired by the Mexican Navy in October 1962 and renamed ARM DM 20 From 1976 1978 she was disarmed and converted to an oceanographic research vessel she was renamed ARM Oceanografico H02 around this same time In 1993 she was renamed ARM General Pedro Maria Anaya A08 Some time after April 1999 she was rearmed and converted to a school ship Spanish barque escuela and renamed ARM Aldabaran BE02 1 As of 2007 update 1 Aldebaran remained in active service with the Mexican Navy The vessel was later sunk to create an artificial reef This reef is a popular dive spot for tourists 2 References edit a b c d e f g Wertheim Eric ed 2007 Mexico The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World Their Ships Aircraft and Systems 15th ed Annapolis Maryland Naval Institute Press p 478 ISBN 978 1 59114 955 2 OCLC 140283156 Cancun Endless Tours 11 August 2010 Endless Tours Cancun C 58 Minesweeper Wreck Site Advanced Diving Attraction This article incorporates text from the public domainDictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships The entry can be found here NavSource Online Mine Warfare Vessel Photo Archive Harlequin MSF 365 ex AM 365 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title USS Harlequin AM 365 amp oldid 1108085478, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
