I got this action report from Richard Thornton, son of the captain who drafted it. It details the events leading up to the the beaching of YMSYard Minesweeper. The YMS was built with a wooden hull, to prevent detonation of magnetic mines. “Yard” derives from the initial intent of the YMS fleet to remain within close proximity of their domestic naval base, i.e., the naval yard. In 1942, when the YMS was first used, it primarily swept U.S. waters for mines lain by enemy submarines.-103 in the first month of the Okinawa operations. You’ll see YMSYard Minesweeper. The YMS was built with a wooden hull, to prevent detonation of magnetic mines. “Yard” derives from the initial intent of the YMS fleet to remain within close proximity of their domestic naval base, i.e., the naval yard. In 1942, when the YMS was first used, it primarily swept U.S. waters for mines lain by enemy submarines.-299 was in the same detail. My grandfather discusses these events in his journal as well.

YMS-103 Action Report; April 25, 1945; Table of Contents

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