The USS Agile (AMc-111) was an Agile-class coastal minesweeper constructed with a wooden hull, designed for the hazardous task of removing naval mines from water areas to ensure safe passage for ships. Acquired by the U.S. Navy from Mr. John Breskovich of Tacoma, Washington, during its construction at Petersen Shipbuilding Co., the vessel was purchased on 10 April 1941 and delivered to the Navy on 26 November 1941. It was officially placed in service on 12 December 1941. The Agile primarily operated under the 13th Naval District Inshore Patrol, with its home port at Naval Station Seattle, Washington. Its initial duties involved patrolling the waters of Puget Sound, a strategic area for naval operations along the Pacific Northwest. In April 1942, the vessel underwent repairs and alterations at a shipyard, resuming patrol duties shortly thereafter. In October 1943, Agile was reassigned to Kodiak, Alaska, where it continued patrol operations under the command of the Northwest Sea Frontier. Following the establishment of the Alaskan Sea Frontier on 15 April 1944, the minesweeper's duties included patrolling and safeguarding northern waters during World War II. On 4 October 1944, Agile returned to Seattle and transitioned from minesweeping to support roles. Its minesweeping gear was removed at Winslow Marine Railway, and it was repurposed to load and deliver torpedoes between bases along the Washington coast, based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Its redesignation to IX-203 occurred on 30 December 1944, reflecting its change in role. The vessel was placed out of service on 14 December 1945, shortly after the end of World War II, and was struck from the Navy list on 8 January 1946. It was subsequently transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal on 14 March 1946. The USS Agile's service highlights its versatility and vital contribution to coastal and strategic patrols during wartime.

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