USS Pivot (MSO-463)

The USS Pivot (MSO-463) was an Agile-class minesweeper of the United States Navy. Laid down on October 16, 1953, by the J. M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corporation of Tacoma, Washington, she was launched on August 22, 1954, and commissioned on November 17, 1955.

The Pivot was designed to detect and neutralize naval mines. These ships were typically constructed of non-magnetic materials, such as wood and fiberglass, to reduce the risk of detonating magnetic mines. As an MSO (Minesweeper, Ocean), the Pivot was intended for open-ocean mine clearance operations.

Throughout her service life, the USS Pivot participated in various exercises and deployments, contributing to naval readiness and mine countermeasures capabilities. Details of specific deployments and operational history are often found within Navy historical records, ship logs, and related documentation.

The USS Pivot (MSO-463) was decommissioned on February 1, 1971. Her fate following decommissioning is generally a matter of public record, often involving scrapping or transfer to another entity. Specific details regarding her final disposition can be found through naval historical resources and archives.