GLADIATOR MSF 319

Ship Name and Designation History

This section lists the names and designations that the ship had during its lifetime. The list is in chronological order.

Auk Class Minesweeper Keel Laid January 7 1943 as HMS BLAZE BAM-6 Retained February 25 1944 and reclassified Minesweeper (AM) Launched May 7 1943 USS GLADIATOR AM-319 Commissioned February 25 1944 - Decommissioned October 4 1946 Laid up in Pacific Reserve Fleet Recommissioned February 29 1952 USS GLADIATOR MSF-319 Reclassified Fleet Minesweeper (Steel Hull) (MSF) February 7 1955 Decommissioned March 15 1955 Laid up in Pacific Reserve Fleet, Long Beach Group Struck from Naval Register July 1 1972 ARM SANTOS DEGOLLADO G-07 (Mexican Naval Service) Sold to Mexico September 19 1972 and renamed ARM SANTOS DEGOLLADO P-106 (Mexican Naval Service) Reclassified (Date unknown) Fate unknown

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Postmarks

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Postmark Type --- Killer Bar Text	Date From to Date To	Thumbnail Link To Postmark Image	Thumbnail Link To Cover Image

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1st Commissioning February 25 1944 to October 4 1946

 

Locy Type 2z

1946-06-14

As AM-319

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2nd Commissioning February 29 1952 to March 15 1955

 

Honolulu HI "FLEET POST OFFICE / NAVY 128 / PEARL HARBOR"

1953-03-31

As AM-319

 

Other Information

GLADIATOR received two battle stars for World War II service

NAMESAKE - A man who fought with deadly weapons, as in the amphitheatre, for popular amusement. Hence, one who engages in any kind of spirited contest

 

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