The USS Nimble (AM-266) was an Admirable-class minesweeper of the United States Navy that served during World War II. It was commissioned in 1944 and operated in the Pacific Theater, participating in various campaigns and operations, including the Leyte landings and the assault on Iwo Jima. The ship was involved in mine-clearing operations and served as an escort vessel for convoys. After the war, the USS Nimble was decommissioned and placed in reserve. It was later transferred to the Republic of China Navy and renamed ROCS Hwai Yang (MSF-800). The ship was ultimately returned to the United States Navy in 1966 and struck from the Naval Vessel Register in 1971. The USS Nimble received several awards and honors for its service, including the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. While its active service was relatively short-lived, the USS Nimble played a crucial role in mine warfare operations during World War II and contributed to the overall success of the Allied forces in the Pacific.

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