The USS Steady (AM-118) was a minesweeper ship commissioned in 1943 during World War II. It served in the Pacific Theater, participating in various operations, including the invasion of Guam and the Leyte landings. The ship was also involved in mine-clearing operations in the Philippines and Iwo Jima. After the war, the USS Steady was decommissioned and placed in reserve in Suisun Bay, California. In 1955, it was transferred to the Republic of China Navy and served as Yung Hsi (MSF-1106). The ship continued its service until 1970 when it was decommissioned and eventually scrapped. The USS Steady received several awards for its service during World War II, including the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal. Its role as a minesweeper highlights the crucial function of these ships in ensuring safe passage for naval vessels during wartime and the important yet often overlooked contributions of minesweepers to naval operations.

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