USS Conqueror (AMc-70) 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.

Conqueror was built by Warren Fish Company, Pensacola, Florida,

USS Conqueror

World War II service

Conqueror was placed in service on 6 March 1942, and assigned successively to the 6th Naval District, the Caribbean Sea Frontier, and the 10th Naval District. Home Port in 1944-1945 was US Submarine base at St. Thomas V.I.

USS Conqueror

Placed out of service

On 6 December 1945 she was placed out of service and delivered to the War Shipping Administration for disposal.

USS Conqueror

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Accentor-class minesweepers

World War II mine warfare vessels of the United States

Ships built in Florida

1941 ships