From: Dictionary of American Fighting Ships

Flamingo

 

A long-legged aquatic bird.


The second Flamingo (AMc-22) was in service from 6 June 1941 to 10 December 1945, serving in the 4th Naval District and the Potomac River Naval Command. She was redesignated IX-180 on 17 July 1944.

 

Transcribed by Yves HUBERT (hubertypc@aol.com)