USS Chachalaca (AMc-41)

USS Chachalaca (AMc-41) was an Accentor-class coastal minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.

World War II service
Chachalaca was launched on 11 June 1941 by the Bristol Yacht Building Co., South Bristol, Maine. She was placed in service on 11 September 1941 and assigned to the 10th Naval District where she performed minesweeper duties.

Post-war deactivation
On 4 January 1946 she was placed out of service and stricken on 8 May of that year.