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YMS-14
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YMS-14 Loss Report
from the New York Times
(Proquest.com)YMS-441
Same design as YMS-14
(Author's collection)The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.
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| Vessel Name | YMS-14 |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Minesweeper |
| Owner | U.S. Navy |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 136' / 24' / 6' |
| Tonnage | 207 |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Diesel / Screw |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1942 at Boothbay, ME ( Rice Brothers) |
| Date of Loss | January 11, 1945 |
| Reason for Loss | Collision at night with destroyer USS Herndon. The Herndon did not sink. |
| Fatalities | None (30 crewmen were rescued) |
| Location | Outer Boston Harbor (MA), North Channel, identified on NOAA charts as a 33' obstruction. |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 42-22-06N / 70-54-53W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | Approximately 60' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Reportedly broken up and low profile. |
| Diving Considerations | Reported location is on the edge of a major shipping channel. |
| Other Information | Navy records indicate that the YMS-14 wreck was blown apart in 1945 to minimize the navigation hazard. |
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