The USS Crow (AMS-7/YMS-215) was a YMS-1-class minesweeper of the YMS-135 subclass built for the United States Navy during World War II. Constructed by Robert Jacob Inc. in City Island, New York, the vessel was laid down on August 18, 1942. She was launched on February 22, 1943, and was ready for sea operations by July 22, 1943. As a minesweeper, her primary role was to locate and remove naval mines, which posed significant hazards to shipping and naval operations. Initially designated as YMS-215, she was reclassified as AMS-7 on February 17, 1947, and was subsequently named Crow the following day. Her designation as a minesweeper indicates her specialized function in clearing mines from vital waterways, ensuring safe passage for Allied naval and merchant vessels during and after World War II. The USS Crow served throughout the 1940s and into the 1950s, contributing to post-war mine-clearing activities, although specific operational details are not provided in the source. Her service record reflects her importance in maintaining maritime safety during a critical period of naval history. The vessel was struck from the Navy list on November 1, 1959, marking the end of her official service. As a YMS-1-class minesweeper, Crow exemplified the crucial wartime and post-war efforts to ensure navigational safety in contested waters, representing a vital aspect of naval mine countermeasures during her operational years.

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