Mine Explosion in Tsushima Straits
Minivet was in the midst of a 2nd minesweeping pass of the area when she struck a mine. In a matter of minutes Minivet rolled over and sank. ... Despite the discipline and courageous action of her crew and the bravery of American and Japanese rescuers, Minivet suffered 31 men killed. She became the first American minesweeper lost during these hazardous operations that had destroyed 20,000 mines since the end of the war.
