The USS Action (PG-86) was the lead vessel of the Action-class patrol boats employed by the United States Navy during World War II. Constructed by Collingwood Shipyards Ltd. in Canada, she was laid down on January 6, 1942, with the initial designation CN-304. The vessel was launched on July 28, 1942, and officially named Action on August 13, 1942. She was accepted by the Navy on November 21, 1942, and commissioned two days later, on November 22, 1942. Following her fitting out in Boston, the USS Action reported for duty to the Commander, Eastern Sea Frontier, on February 23, 1943. She was primarily tasked with escort and patrol duties along the American coast. Throughout 1943 and 1944, as well as the first half of 1945, she played a crucial role in convoy escort operations, particularly between New York and Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. These missions were vital for safeguarding maritime traffic against potential threats during the war. Later in her service, the USS Action was assigned to patrol the waters near New York and Narragansett Bay, contributing to coastal security efforts. Following the German surrender in May 1945, her active service concluded. She arrived at the Charleston Navy Yard on June 28, 1945, and was decommissioned there on September 6, 1945. The vessel was stricken from the Navy list on September 17, 1945, and in October 1946, she was transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal. The USS Action's operational history highlights her role in protecting vital maritime routes during World War II, serving as a key component of the coastal defense and convoy escort system. Her service exemplifies the importance of patrol vessels in maintaining maritime security during wartime.

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