USS PC‑496 was a United States Navy patrol craft, classified under the hull designation PC (Patrol Craft). Vessels bearing the PC‑496 designation were members of the PC‑461‑class, a series of submarine‑chaser ships constructed during World War II to perform anti‑submarine warfare, convoy escort, and coastal patrol duties.
Design and Construction
- Class: PC‑461‑class patrol craft (submarine chaser)
- Hull classification: PC (Patrol Craft)
Ships of the PC‑461 class were generally 173 ft (53 m) in length, displaced approximately 280 tons standard, and were powered by diesel engines capable of speeds up to 20 knots. They were armed with a combination of 3‑inch/50 caliber guns, 20 mm anti‑aircraft cannons, and depth‑charge projectors for anti‑submarine operations.
Service History
Specific operational records for USS PC‑496 are not widely documented in publicly accessible naval archives. Consequently, detailed information regarding the vessel’s commissioning date, shipyard of construction, theaters of operation, engagements, and final disposition remains limited.
Legacy
The PC‑461‑class patrol craft, including vessels such as PC‑496, contributed to the United States Navy’s anti‑submarine and escort capabilities during the Second World War. While the individual service record of PC‑496 is not comprehensively recorded, the class as a whole is recognized for its role in protecting Allied shipping and supporting amphibious operations.
References
- General specifications of the PC‑461‑class patrol craft as documented in U.S. Navy shipbuilding records.
Note: Detailed, ship‑specific information for USS PC‑496 is insufficiently documented in readily available encyclopedic sources.
