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USS ''Heron'' (AM-10) was an acquired by the United States Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing. ''Heron'' was named by the U.S Navy after the heron, a long-necked, long-legged wading bird indigenous to Louisiana and the vast coastal marshes. ''Heron'' was launched 18 May 1918 by the Standard Shipbuilding Co.; sponsored by Miss Astrid Rundquist, daughter of the mine sweep's prospective commanding officer; and commissioned 30 October 1918, Lt. K. Rundquist in command. == 1918–41 == Departing Boston 17 November 1918, ''Heron'' performed experimental mine sweeping work until 8 March 1919, when she returned to Boston to be fitted out for foreign duty. She departed Provincetown, Massachusetts and sailed for Kirkwall, Orkney Islands to participate in mine sweeping in the North Sea. She remained in the area for seven months helping to remove the countless mines laid there during World War I. Returning to Hampton Roads 1 November, she proceeded to New York and then to the U.S. West Coast. ''Heron'' reached San Diego 27 January 1920 to report for duty with the Pacific Minesweeper Division. She sailed for Pearl Harbor to join the Asiatic Fleet. In early October Heron sailed for the Philippines with and . The minesweeper served in the 4th Division mine detachment until she decommissioned at Cavite on 6 April 1922. ''Heron'' recommissioned 18 December 1924 and reported to the Aircraft Squadron, Asiatic Fleet for duty as a seaplane tender. She operated principally in Chinese and Philippine waters, performing such diverse tasks as patrol, survey, target-towing, and plane-tending in addition to tactical maneuvers. ''Heron'' was reclassified AVP-2 on 22 January 1936 and continued to play an important role in protecting American citizens and interests in the Far East. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「USS Heron (AM-10)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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